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David Irvine

Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka breaks silence on Celtic transfer link

Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka has broken his silence on transfer interest from Celtic.

The 35-year-old has been linked with a move to Parkhead this summer as Brendan Rodgers searches for a new goalkeeper to replace Joe Hart.

Celtic have Scott Bain and Benji Siegrist under contract but are expected to sign a new number-one stopper after Hart retired from professional football.

And Dubravka has now revealed he is aware of speculation over a move to Celtic but refused to give a move any thought until a concrete offer is made.

The goalkeeper explained: "I am aware that there are rumours, teammates ask me about it, agents and people call me, if there is any truth to it.

"There was some truth in that a year ago and you see, I stayed at Newcastle, so I still take it as if there is no official offer on the table, then I absolutely do not deal.

"I told my agents that if it was concrete and there was an offer, then only then would I consider it. At the moment, it is only in the stage of some noises."

Dubravka played 30 times for Newcastle last season after taking over between the posts while Nick Pope was sidelined through injury. 

The Slovakia goalkeeper is currently on international duty with his country at Euro 2024.

He is currently under contract for another year at Newcastle but it's claimed he could be allowed to leave the club for free with a move for James Trafford in the works.

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