Transfer rumours: Bournemouth want Karl Darlow, Nottingham Forest keen on Ian Maatsen, Italian clubs chase Boubakary Soumare
Since 2014, the Englishman has been contracted to the Magpies, yet he has only made a total of 100 appearances in all competitions, a result of playing backup to different number ones and loan spells elsewhere.
During the second half of the last campaign, the 32-year-old represented Hull City in the Championship, making 12 starts in what is perceived to be a successful stint with the Tigers.
As a result, the Daily Mail claims that Bournemouth want to quickly wrap up a deal for the experienced stopper to boost their options between the sticks.
Neto, Mark Travers and Darren Randolph are all on the Cherries' books at present, but one of the latter pair would be allowed to depart the Vitality Stadium if an agreement can be found for Darlow.
With Darlow effectively fourth choice at St James' Park and Newcastle keen to reduce their outgoings to support FFP matters, manager Eddie Howe is said to have given the green light to a departure for one of the club's longest-serving players.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest are allegedly prepared to test Chelsea's resolve regarding left-sided player Ian Maatsen.
Earlier this week, the Netherlands Under-21 international scored twice for the Blues in a 5-0 victory over Wrexham, and he has subsequently expressed a desire to prove himself at Stamford Bridge.
Nevertheless, with one year remaining on his contract, a decision will need to be made about his future, Chelsea aware that they are in a position to generate much-needed funds if head coach Mauricio Pochettino does not view Maatsen as part of his first-team squad.
According to the Daily Mail, Forest are willing to spend in the region of £15m in
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