Newcastle United’s young goalkeeper Freddie Woodman is reportedly a target for Premier League rivals Fulham ahead of the January transfer window.
Freddie Woodman has been viewed as Newcastle United’s future number one for what seems like forever. But the fact that the 21-year-old goalkeeper is yet to make his Premier League debut, and remains behind Martin Dubravka, Karl Darlow and even Rob Elliot in the pecking order, has not gone unnoticed.
According to the Chronicle, Fulham, Celtic and Arsenal have been keeping a close eye on Woodman, who is out of contract in 2020 and understandably frustrated with his lack of opportunities at St James’ Park.
There is no doubting the potential of Woodman, who saved a penalty in the final as England won the U20 World Cup in 2017. But a move to Fulham hardly seems like the best decision for a player desperate for first-team football.
Summer signing Fabri is expected to depart Craven Cottage in January, with Fotomac claiming that Fulham will let their £5 million shot-stopper return to former club Besiktas.
But Sergio Rico has impressed since establishing himself as Fulham’s number one and, as it stands, it seems likely that Claudio Ranieri’s side will attempt to make his loan deal from La Liga leaders Sevilla permanent.
And the West London side already have a highly-rated homegrown goalkeeper on their bench in Marcus Bettinelli.
So, if Woodman swaps Newcastle for Fulham, he could find himself in a very similar situation.
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