Newcastle United are on the hunt for goalkeeping reinforcements before the summer is out but face a race against time to seal a prospective deal for Valencia shot-stopper Giorgi Mamardashvili.
The Georgian star wants his future ironed out before Euro 2024 begins in less than two weeks and the La Liga outfit are determined to receive [€40m] £35m for his services. Mamardashvili appeared to bid an emotional farewell to the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia’s final home game of the campaign as the race hots up for his signature.
Newcastle hold an interest but Chelsea are the latest side to be linked with a move for the 23-year-old, with the Blues seeking a replacement for the departing Kepa Arrizabalaga. Bayern Munich came close to landing Mamardashvili last summer, while Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur have also been linked with the stopper.
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It is understood Chelsea have sent scouts to watch Mamardashvili, while they have also been tipped to explore moves for Filip Jörgensen from Villarreal and Álvaro Valles Las Palmas.
Newcastle will need to move quickly for Mamardashvili but have also been linked with Burnley’s James Trafford and Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsdale as Eddie Howe seeks added options in between the sticks.
