Newcastle ‘favourites to be RELEGATED' after agreeing to Aaron Ramsdale transfer as Toon fans fear goalkeeper's ‘curse'
The Magpies have had a difficult transfer window after missing out on top target
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They also failed to sign their first-choice goalkeeper James Trafford, who returned to
So Newcastle have now agreed a deal to sign Ramsdale on loan which includes an option to buy, according to
Ramsdale was No1 at
His most recent came at Southampton last season, while he also finished in the Premier League bottom three with Sheffield United and Bournemouth.
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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
One said: 'Relegationdale.'
Another added: 'Ramsdale curse is real I'm afraid.'
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Newcastle's capture of Ramsdale could reportedly lead
He is out of contract next summer so could prove an affordable option for the Red Devils, who will be without No1
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