Sparta Prague confirm goalkeeper is en route to Newcastle

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Dan Burke·31 January 2018

Sparta Prague confirm goalkeeper is en route to Newcastle

Martin Dúbravka is set to join Newcastle United on loan from Sparta Prague until the end of the season.

The 29-year-old has travelled to Tyneside for a medical and is expected to sign for the Magpies before the transfer window closes on Wednesday evening.

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⚠️??➡️?? Martin Dúbravka has left the training camp and is on the way to England now. Sparta will negotiate about a possible move to @premierleague. pic.twitter.com/JK4m0q5vmD
– Wednesday, 31 January 2018

Dúbravka has been capped nine times for Slovakia – one of which came against England in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley last year.

He will battle Rob Elliott and Karl Darlow for a starting berth at St James Park and his arrival will allow Freddie Woodman to go out on loan, with Celtic or Aberdeen touted as possible destinations for the 20-year-old.

Leicester City striker Islam Slimani is also expected to join Newcastle on loan on Wednesday, and here he is boarding a private jet.

Islam Slimani has gone all Alexis Sanchez on us, putting a video on Instagram of him boarding a private jet. Bound for Newcastle? (IG: islamslimani09) pic.twitter.com/FumTF57Oco
– Wednesday, 31 January 2018