Bayern Munich considers Nick Pope as backup goalkeeper option
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 8:14 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Bayern Munich is exploring goalkeeper options, with Newcastle's Nick Pope emerging as a candidate. Manuel Neuer is expected to retire next summer, prompting the club to seek a reliable backup for Jonas Urbig. Bayern is also looking at multiple Bundesliga and international goalkeepers. Pope, 34, is currently behind Lukas Hornicek in the Newcastle lineup and would be available on a free transfer in the summer of 2027.
- •Bayern Munich is targeting a backup goalkeeper for Jonas Urbig.
- •Nick Pope is considered due to his availability on a free transfer.
- •Manuel Neuer is expected to retire next summer, prompting the search.
- •Sky Germany reports multiple Bundesliga and international goalkeepers are in contention.
- •Pope currently plays for Newcastle United, behind Lukas Hornicek.
- 8:14 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle goalkeeper emerges as option for Bayern Munich
"With Manuel Neuer expected to retire from football next summer, Bayern Munich already have a successor in place for the veteran in the shape of Jonas Urbig.However, the Bavarians still want to bring i...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
EPL•Oct 6, 2026, 9:32 AMEstêvão and Jorrel Hato among 25 finalists for Golden Boy Award once again
EPL•Oct 6, 2026, 8:59 AMThomas Tuchel's assistant names Harry Kane as a better ball striker than Cristiano Ronaldo
EPL•Oct 6, 2026, 8:20 AMReal Madrid showing particular interest in Leverkusen’s Quansah
EPL•Oct 6, 2026, 8:10 AMArsenal and Chelsea stars named among nominees for Golden Boy award
EPL•Oct 6, 2026, 7:40 AMJulian Ward given chance to fix Richard Hughes mistake at Liverpool
EPL•Oct 6, 2026, 7:30 AMRayan Cherki dismisses Michael Olise disagreements as an ‘invention’