Overview
- Leeds United have registered interest in Newcastle’s England international Nick Pope as they seek to upgrade the position ahead of their Premier League return.
- Pope has publicly expressed his desire to remain first-choice at Newcastle despite growing external interest.
- Newcastle are nearing a £30 million agreement to sign Burnley’s James Trafford, whose arrival would clear the way for Pope’s departure.
- Liverpool backup Caoimhin Kelleher is poised to move to Brentford for around £18 million in pursuit of regular Premier League playing time.
- Ilan Meslier’s drop in form last season has prompted Leeds to explore multiple goalkeeper options this summer.