Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp has rejected a bid from Manchester United, prompting the Premier League club to turn their attention to Newcastle’s Martin Dubravka.
Trapp, who played 46 games for Eintracht last season and won his sixth Germany cap, had been targeted to compete with David de Gea. The 32-year-old former Paris Saint-German player explained his decision in a message to his club’s followers on Instagram.
“In recent days there have been many reports of interest from Manchester United,” he wrote. “It is true that there was an official offer. Manchester United is a world-renowned club and when faced with such an offer I had to think about it, which I hope everyone understands.
“But yesterday I told the managers of the two clubs that I have decided to stay at Eintracht. I have lived so many unforgettable moments here and we have written history together. The start of the season has been uneven but I absolutely believe in it [in the team].”
United have offered to take Dubravka on loan with an option to buy for around £5m. He has been on the bench for Newcastle’s first three Premier League games, with Nick Pope starting, and Karl Darlow was selected for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup tie at Tranmere.
Newcastle, who are waiting for striker Alexander Isak to undergo a medical to seal an initial £59m move from Real, will soon decide whether to allow the Slovakia international to leave .
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