Loris Karius’ Newcastle future is in doubt just FOUR months from joining the Magpies after Martin Dubravka was recalled from a loan spell at Manchester United and re-fit Karl Darlow is also weighing up options in January
- Loris Karius joined Newcastle United in an emergency deal in September
- But the former Liverpool goalkeeper’s contract is up at the end of January
- He has yet to make his debut for Eddie Howe’s side since joining
- Karius is now set to drop to fourth choice keeper at the Magpies
Loris Karius could be set for a Newcastle United exit just four months after joining the club as they weigh up their goalkeeping options.
The former Liverpool goalkeeper joined Eddie Howe’s side on a short deal in September, and his contract is due to expire at the end of January.
The 29-year-old acts as a back-up to No 1 keeper Nick Pope who has been a key member of a team that has climbed the Premier League table this term and is fighting to secure a Champions League spot sitting in third place on the table.
Loris Karius joined Newcastle in September following an injury to Karl Darlow
However, Pope’s fine form means the German is still yet to make his debut for Newcastle and now his future after this month looks in doubt.
Howe still seems undecided about who he wants to act as understudy behind Pope after the end of the month.
Martin Dubravka has been recalled from a disappointing loan spell at Manchester United, while Karl Darlow is still on the books at St James’ Park having recently returned from an ankle injury.
Nick Pope is the established No 1 at Newcastle United after arriving in the summer
Karl Darlow (left) and Martin Dubravka are also available for Newcastle boss Eddie Howe
While the situation is still ongoing, Karius could still remain at the club but it all depends on the futures of Dubravka and Darlow and any pending moves the duo may make during the window.
Karius is likely to be fourth choice if all keepers remain at the club, with Dubravka the former No 1 and Darlow his former understudy.
Darlow has been the back-up keeper this term but his injury has seen Howe switch to Karius as emergency cover.
Karius suffered a heartbreaking night as his mistakes handed Real Madrid the 2018 Champions League trophy
The 29-year-old was only released by Liverpool last summer despite not playing for the club in four years.
Karius was blamed for major mistakes in what proved to be his last game between the sticks for Jurgen Klopp’s side in their 2018 Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid.
He has since spent time on loan at Besiktas and Union Berlin but has failed to secure a permanent move.
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