[Transfer] Martin Dubravka: Here Are 5 Things You Don’t Know About Goalkeeper Linked To Man United

Manchester United could be closing in on their fifth summer signing with Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.

Manchester United official proposal to Newcastle for Martin Dubravka is for loan move until June 2023. Just been told it also includes buy option clause discussed between the two clubs, around £5m. 🚨🔴 #MUFC

Newcastle will decide soon – while Trapp decided to stay at Eintracht. pic.twitter.com/tUOnbDYYvi

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 25, 2022

Newsbreak.ng reports that the 33-year-old Slovakian international is wanted as United look for a back-up to current first choice David de Gea, as Dean Henderson joined Nottingham Forest on loan.

The Reds have made an offer for the loan of Newcastle shot-stopper, with an option to buy, according to reports.

Below are some of the things you may not have heard or read about the goalkeeper:

1. Dúbravka is a third-generation goalkeeper: his father and grandfather also played in the position.
2. Dúbravka has been dubbed the “quintessential sweeper-keeper” due to his “outstanding footwork” and he believes “in modern football the keeper’s almost like a libero. You need to play with the ball, not just kick it long”.
3. Louise Taylor of The Guardian christened Dúbravka the “reluctant keeper” after he admitted his favourite position to play is right wing; he sometimes plays as an outfielder in training and coaching staff have suggested that he switch to a midfield role.
4. Dubravka lives with his girlfriend Lucia, and his dog. The couple had their first child in March 2021.
5. He was Newcastle United Player of the Year: 2020.