Martin Dubravka rejected Manchester United transfer on deadline day
manchestereveningnews.co.ukNewcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka rejected a deadline day loan move to Manchester United. United were prepared to accept Dubravka in exchange for Dean Henderson, whom Newcastle explored the possibility of signing on loan until the end of the season.
Newcastle loaned third-choice goalkeeper Freddie Woodman to Bournemouth on deadline day and, mindful of interim United manager Ralf Rangnick's wish for a back-up to replace Henderson, offered Slovakia international Dubravka on loan.
However, the goalkeeper declined the opportunity to join United as back-up to David de Gea. Dubravka started in Newcastle's 3-1 win over Everton on Tuesday night.
Henderson made his third appearance of the season in United's FA Cup fourth round defeat to Middlesbrough and, although he pulled off two fine stops in normal and extra-time, his 'keeping in the penalty shootout was suspect.
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