Newcastle United have inserted a recall clause into Martin Dubravka's loan move to Manchester United - in case Nick Pope picks up an injury. The Slovakia international's loan was pushed through with the proviso that Newcastle can call him back in the next window if they need to.
But Dubravka moves with Eddie Howe's best wishes after the 33-year-old told him he would not accept being a back-up stopper to Pope. Howe respected Dubravka's honesty and left his agent to fix up a big move for the ex-Sparta Prague man.
Newcastle have picked up a £2million loan fee and the move could become permanent with a £6million price tag at the end of it if all parties are happy.
