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Leeds United targets Nick Pope from Newcastle United this summer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Leeds United targets Nick Pope from Newcastle United this summer

Summary

Leeds United is strongly positioned to acquire goalkeeper Nick Pope from Newcastle United. Currently in the last year of his contract, Pope's future is uncertain amid speculation of Newcastle seeking another keeper. Leeds is considering offloading Lucas Perri, which could fund Pope's potential move. Reports indicate Pope is valued around £10 million, but Transfermarkt values him at £4.5 million. Sources suggest a deal is likely with Leeds being the frontrunner to secure the 34-year-old goalkeeper.

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By the Numbers

•Leeds United aims to sign Nick Pope from Newcastle United this summer.
•Pope has one year left on his Newcastle contract amid uncertainty.
•Newcastle may seek to bring in another goalkeeper soon.
•Pope is valued at approximately £10 million by some sources.
•Lucas Perri's potential sale could help finance Pope's transfer.

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Leeds United Leads Transfer Race for Newcastle Veteran

What they're saying

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Leeds United are being tipped to win the race for one of Newcastle United’s veterans and likely-to-be-sold players this summer. That’d be goalkeeper Nick Pope, whose future at St James’ Park remains uncertain, to say the least. Pope is entering the final 12 months of his Newcastle contract and could leave if Eddie Howe’s side […]
— Yahoo Sports

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