Newcastle would suffer if goalkeeper Martin Dubravka leaves

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Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka is reportedly contemplating leaving this summer after the departure of manager Rafael Benitez.

According to the Sun, the 30-year-old is one of five first-team player that could leave as a result of the Benitez situation.

The report details that the Slovakia international will be prepared to listen to offers during the summer transfer window.

Dubravka played in every minute of the Premier League last season for the Magpies and is one of their elite players.

The colossus goalkeeper kept an eye-catching 11 clean sheets in 38 games and played a key role in keeping the club in the Premier League for another season.

He dazzled for Newcastle when he joined in January 2018 on loan, before completing a permanent switch last summer to the North East.

The Sun reported that Dubravka cost the club just £4million due to a clause in his loan deal, but more importantly that he wanted assurances about Benitez’s future before he joined.

It certainly doesn’t look good regarding his future, but Newcastle need to try do everything they can to keep him.

There may be some casualties from Benitez’s exit, but the club can’t afford to lose their number one as he would be extremely difficult to replace.

Dubravka has performed far beyond the levels of a £4million-rated goalkeeper and is so crucial to top-flight survival hopes next season.

Newcastle don’t have another option in goal that is anywhere near the level of Dubravka and would have to spend a fortune to get that.