Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has insisted that Martin Dubravka missed the League Cup win at Tranmere due to an illness.
The Slovakia international goalkeeper was linked with Manchester United in the direct aftermath of the game after Karl Darlow deputised for Nick Pope at Prenton Park. Dubravka has been moved down the pecking order by Howe after the arrival of the England keeper.
But when asked if there was anything in the Man United links, Howe said: "He was feeling a little bit unwell. That’s it. In terms of anything (else) with Martin, I don't know about that."
