Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope could be offered a new contract at the club, with Eddie Howe keen on keeping him.

According to a report by Football Insider, Eddie Howe wants Newcastle to keep the player and is prepared to agree on a new deal with the £10 million keeper.

Pope has been a useful player for Newcastle since joining the club, and he could prove to be a very valuable option for them going forward. Newcastle are competing in the UEFA Champions League and the Premier League, and they will need a deeper squad to perform well across all competitions. Having a reliable squad player like Pope would be ideal for them.

He is nearing the end of his contract, and it makes sense for Newcastle to tie him down to a new deal. It remains to be seen whether all parties can finalise the agreement quickly. Eddie Howe is currently pushing the club to close the deal with the player soon. Newcastle have done quite well in recent seasons and are competing in the UEFA Champions League this season. They will be hoping to push for trophies as well. They have recently won the English League Cup and brought in quality players during the summer transfer window. It is clear they are looking to build a formidable squad for the future.

Pope could be useful for Newcastle

Pope will be an experienced option for them going forward. Apart from his quality on the pitch, his leadership could prove to be invaluable for the club. Newcastle have an ambitious project, and the goalkeeper will want to be a part of that. He has no reason to leave the club, and it is fair to assume that he will end up agreeing on a new contract eventually.

With that said, the goalkeeper is unlikely to get regular opportunities going forward. It will be interesting to see if he’s willing to accept the role of a squad player at Newcastle. They have signed Aaron Ramsdale, and he is set to be the first-choice goalkeeper at the club for the foreseeable future.