Newcastle transfer boost as Atletico Madrid keeper Jan Oblak is ‘open’ to Premier League move this summer

NEWCASTLE have reportedly acquired an enormous boost of their pursuit of Atletico Madrid keeper Jan Oblak who is open to a Premier League change.

The Slovenian stopper’s contract with Atletico expires within the summer of 2023, and he’s open to a brand new problem after spending eight years in Spain, in accordance to Goal.

Oblak will possible garner curiosity from quite a few European giants as his contract finish date attracts nearer.

Although Goal declare Atletico boss Diego Simeone gained’t be keen to let go of his No.1 keeper who he’s beforehand described as the “Lionel Messi of goalkeepers,” with no struggle.

But the 29-year-old beforehand said {that a} move to the Premier League could be proper up his avenue – though he’s assured he can thrive in any league throughout the globe.

Mulling over his future in a earlier interview with the BBC in April 2021, Oblak stated in fluent English: “The Premier League has robust groups, possibly the strongest.

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“I don’t know what the long run will convey, however I’m certain that in any league I’d play in I may play properly.

“I’ve now been in Spain for seven years. Let’s see. I’m nonetheless younger and I nonetheless have some years in entrance of me.

“The most important thing for me is the hope that I do not have a lot of injuries, and then we’ll see.”

Oblak’s admission could be welcomed by Newcastle who’re on the hunt for a brand new stopper to assist stem the move of objectives they’ve been conceding this season as they battle for survival.

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Martin Dubravka gained his place again within the Toon line-up in November however supervisor Eddie Howe is reportedly on the lookout for a extra stable possibility between the sticks.

They have additionally been linked with the ‘next Oblak’ – Benfica goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos – for over a 12 months.

However, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea have additionally expressed curiosity in Oblak.

Oblak was not going to be impressed by what he noticed from United as Atletico dumped them out of the Champions League final evening.

Oblak managed to maintain out Cristiano Ronaldo and Co through the last-16 second-round conflict that Atletico gained 1-0 on the evening and 2-1 on mixture.

Following United’s exit from the Europe, a move to Chelsea or Arsenal could also be a extra enticing possibility for Oblak.

The Gunners are in pole place to clinch the fourth Champions League spot for subsequent season forward of United.