Eddie Howe is still keen for Martin Dubravka to sign a new Newcastle contract. The Magpies boss has previously confirmed he wants to keep Dubravka at the club, with the 35-year-old goalkeeper’s contract set to expire at the end of the season.

After the Magpies’ FA Cup third-round win over Bromley 3-1 on Sunday, Howe reaffirmed his desire for Dubravka in the press.
“I hope everything works out and he’s part โปรโมชั่นพิเศษจาก UFABET สมัครตอนนี้ รับโบนัสทันที of the future. We hope he’ll agree a new contract and stay with us,” Howe said of Dubravka.
Newcastle fans also chanted in support of the Slovak goalkeeper signing a new contract with the team, which took place during the player’s latest game.
However, the decision lies with Dubravka, with the 35-year-old reportedly attracting interest from Saudi Arabia’s Al-Shabaab.
With Nick Pope not yet ready to return – and not guaranteed to walk straight back into the team – Dubravka will continue to play an important part in a pivotal stage in Newcastle’s season.
They have the chance to retain momentum with two home games against Wolves and Bournemouth this week and on 1 February can book a place in the Carabao Cup final.
In this case, it appears that football logic – and Howe’s instinct not to disrupt the chemistry of a group that is firing on all four cylinders – has beaten the business logic of removing a player from the wage bill to possibly improve the club’s financial headroom in the future.