Newcastle United are poised to sign Odysseas Vlachodimos from Nottingham Forest, bolstering their goalkeeper options.
This follows the substantial sales of Elliot Anderson, who is undergoing a medical at Nottingham Forest for a £35 million transfer, and Yankuba Minteh, who is set to join Brighton for £33 million.
With Loris Karius released and Martin Dubravka expected to leave after Euro 2024, Newcastle needs reinforcement in goal.
Vlachodimos, who previously impressed at Benfica, is likely to become the club’s third-choice goalkeeper.
Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano has reported that the club has scheduled a medical for the 6’3″ Stuttgart-born stopper.
Vlachodimos, who represented Germany up to the Under-21 level before switching to Greece, where he has earned 42 caps, was first linked to the club by journalist Jacque Talbot. His career hasn’t reached the heights anticipated in Portugal, but Newcastle hopes he will provide valuable depth as they prepare for the upcoming season. If the deal is completed, he will replace Karius in the squad.
The club’s moves demonstrate strategic planning as they rebuild their squad, using the funds from recent sales effectively.
