Newcastle United's move for free agent Loris Karius has taken supporters by surprise this morning, following an injury to Karl Darlow in training. The Magpies are now short of options between the sticks following his injury and Martin Dubravka's departure for Manchester United.
The former Liverpool shot stopper looks set to pen a short term deal with Eddie Howe's side after leaving Anfield this summer. Chronicle Live has taken a look at the German's career to profile the incoming shot stopper.
Karius came through the youth ranks with Stuttgart before spending some time with Manchester City's academy in 2009 but would leave the Etihad in 2012. He kickstarted his professional career with Mainz 05 following a successful loan from the Premier League side.