FANS fear Newcastle are the favourites to be relegated after they reportedly agreed a deal to sign Aaron Ramsdale.
The Magpies have had a difficult transfer window after missing out on top target Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool, with key man Alexander Isak announcing his desire to leave.
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They also failed to sign their first-choice goalkeeper James Trafford, who returned to Manchester City from Burnley.
So Newcastle have now agreed a deal to sign Ramsdale on loan which includes an option to buy, according to The Athletic.
Ramsdale was No1 at Arsenal between 2021 and 2024 but fans fear for Newcastle because he has four relegations on his CV.
His most recent came at Southampton last season, while he also finished in the Premier League bottom three with Sheffield United and Bournemouth.
Another relegation came early in his career while on loan in League Two with Chesterfield.
After his latest drop fans were quick to declare that “the curse is real”.
One said: “Relegationdale.”
Another added: “Ramsdale curse is real I’m afraid.”
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Newcastle’s capture of Ramsdale could reportedly lead Manchester United to launch a bid for Nick Pope.
He is out of contract next summer so could prove an affordable option for the Red Devils, who will be without No1 Andre Onana for the start of the season due to injury.