Newcastle United are closing in on a move for Burnley's Nick Pope and with the World Cup on the horizon, a move to Tyneside would make perfect sense. Gareth Southgate has already gone on record about including players in his England squad who are playing for clubs in the Championship and Burnley's relegation make things difficult for Pope.
Last year, the Three Lions boss spoke about Sam Johnstone's inclusion in the England squad, but felt the fact Pope was playing in the Premier League gave him an advantage over the Baggies shot stopper. Johnstone has since completed a move to Crystal Palace where he's expected to compete for the number one spot, shifting the odds in his favour ahead of the winter World Cup in Qatar.
Pope is undeniably one of the best keepers in the Premier League on his day and Eddie Howe's side feel they need to improve that area of the pitch with Martin Dubravka approaching the latter part of his career.
