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Newcastle United signing Geronimo Rulli would be totally bizarre

Real Sociedad's goalkeeper from Argentina Geronimo Rulli (L) vies with Rosenborg's midfielder from Norway Yann-Erik De Lanlay (R) during the Europa...
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Newcastle United are said to have shown interested in the Real Sociedad stopper.

Real Sociedad's goldkeeper from Argentina Gerónimo Rulli reacts during the UEFA Europa League football match Rosenborg BK v Real Sociedad on November 23, 2017 in Rosenborg, Norway.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Newcastle United have made enquires over signing Geronimo Rulli from Real Sociedad, but bringing him in would make no sense.

Newcastle have already snapped up Martin Dubravka this summer, and he will surely be Rafael Benitez’s side’s number one.

It, therefore, would be strange if Newcastle did decide to bring in Rulli too.

Real Sociedad's goalkeeper from Argentina Geronimo Rulli (L) vies with Rosenborg's midfielder from Norway Yann-Erik De Lanlay (R) during the Europa League football match Real Sociedad vs...

If anything, the Magpies need to lose players in goal – rather than bringing more in.

Newcastle already have Dubravka, Rob Elliot, Karl Darlow and Tim Selz as senior goalkeepers in the squad, while Freddie Woodman remains a well regarded prospect.

Real Sociedad's goalkeeper from Argentina Geronimo Rulli (R) vies with Real Madrid's midfielder from Spain Isco (L) during the Spanish league football match Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid CF...

Although Sels and Darlow could well depart this summer, Newcastle have no real need to bring in Rulli too, as Elliot has proven himself as solid cover on numerous occasions.

And Benitez would be better off investing his budget elsewhere, rather than attempting to sign Rulli.