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title: "Newcastle United: Freddie Woodman ‘on verge’ of leaving"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Adam Clancy"
section: "Newcastle United News"
published: "2022-06-11T20:35:40Z"
modified: "2022-06-11T20:35:40Z"
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# Newcastle United: Freddie Woodman ‘on verge’ of leaving

**[Newcastle United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/) journalist Scott Wilson has revealed that Freddie Woodman is now ‘on verge’ of leaving St. James’ Park.**

### The Lowdown: Lack of games

Woodman has suffered from a lack of game time throughout his career in the North East, with just five senior appearances made last season, and nine in total spanning over six separate campaigns ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/freddie-woodman/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/226049/plus/0?saison=&verein=762&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=)).

He was shipped out on loan to AFC Bournemouth in the January transfer window, but only played [once](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/freddie-woodman/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/226049/plus/0?saison=2021&verein=989&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=) for them, in the shock 1-0 loss at home to non-league Boreham Wood in the FA Cup.

### The Latest: Deal close

Taking to Twitter, [Wilson](https://twitter.com/Scottwilsonecho/status/1535241212172582912) has revealed that Woodman is now ‘on verge’ of signing for Preston North End on loan for next season, with a view to a permanent deal:

*“NUFC goalkeeper Freddie Woodman on verge of joining Preston on season-long loan, with a view to a permanent departure from St James’ next summer…”*

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### The Verdict: Get rid

While the move to take him to Preston is only on loan initially, the Tynesiders should be happy to sell Woodman permanently, even in 12 months’ time.

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The Englishman is 25 years of age now, and so needs to be playing regular football, which he is clearly not getting at the Magpies.

It is a shame for a player who has shown promise, as former Toon defender Steve Howey hailed him as [‘excellent’](https://www.footballfancast.com/newcastle-united-news/exclusive-steve-howey-praises-very-good-goalkeeper-at-st-james-park) after a successful loan spell at Swansea City, but next summer provides the optimum time for both him and the club to part ways.

[***In other news, find out which ‘super saiyan’ giant NUFC are now eyeing here!***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/burnley-transfer-news-pope-premier-league/)