Newcastle can't make things any clearer for Nick Pope - he's no longer wanted

Newcastle United are clearly planning for a future without Nick Pope ahead of the upcoming transfer window.

The 34-year-old has one year left on his contract at the Magpies, but it certainly would be ideal for him to look for opportunities elsewhere in the summer.

Ewen Jaouen clearly feels like a replacement for Aaron Ramsdale after signing for the Tyneside outfit from Stade de Reims in an £18.5million deal.

Newcastle don't seem to have any intention of stopping their goalkeeping revolution, with Manchester City's James Trafford reportedly still a target, which surely puts Pope's future at St James' Park into serious doubt.

While the veteran shot-stopper was Eddie Howe's number one for the most part in the 2025-26 campaign, he's now clearly unwanted.

If Trafford signs for the Tyneside outfit, he will undoubtedly want assurances over regular game time in NE1, which would likely diminish Pope's prospects next season.

Jaouen has completed a big move to Newcastle, but the 20-year-old French goalkeeping giant lacks top-flight experience, having played in Ligue 2 last season.

Trafford returned to Man City last season after impressing at Burnley, but he fell behind Gianluigi Donnarumma in the pecking order after the Italian star arrived from Paris Saint-Germain.

Ben Jacobs reiterated the Tyneside outfit's interest in the 23-year-old England international on 12 June, with the player currently part of Thomas Tuchel's 26-man World Cup squad.

It has been claimed that the Magpies have been in conversation with Man City since late May and it remains to be seen how the situation will conclude in the coming weeks.

Sources told Football Insider on 12 June that Newcastle are interested in signing Jean-Philippe Mateta to replace Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa in the summer.

After finishing 12th in the Premier League and getting knocked out of the Champions League in the round of 16, the Magpies are planning significant changes to build a competitive team.

Pope's departure wouldn't come as a surprise after his dip in form over the last two seasons and it would be best if he realised the writing on the wall at St James' Park.