England goalkeeper’s career at Premier League club appears to be over as manager reveals showdown talks

MATTHIAS JAISSLE admitted Nick Pope’s Newcastle career appears to be over. The 34-year-old goalkeeper, Eddie Howe’s long-term No1, was left out of Toon’s squad for the 2-1 win over Valencia on Saturday. Nick Pope’s future at Newcastle looks to be over Credit: Getty Matthias Jaissle admitted he has held talks with the veteran goalkeeper Credit: Getty New £25.7million signing Lukas Hornicek has been signed to be first-choice while fellow summer signing, £18.5m Ewen Jaouen, will play backup. Jaissle revealed he spoke to Pope, who joined under previous boss Howe in 2022, before the game in Spain regarding his future. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! And with Celtic believed to be weighing up a potential swoop, the veteran stopper’s days at St James’ Park are numbered. Jaissle said: “I had a talk with Nick. “I really appreciate what he did in his career so far, and he knows exactly his situation right now. “We need to deal with it in the best possible way. “But I always appreciate the players and the human beings behind them, so this is the most important thing.” Newcastle are looking into a £15m move for ex-Tottenham and Southampton midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to help plug the gap left by Bruno Guimaraes. Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Lukas Hornicek arrived at St James’ for £25.7m Credit: Getty Asked about incomings, Jaissle added: “You get every day new information about the players, you get new updates from the transfer market. “But with all due respect, it’s not the right place to talk about.” Meanwhile, Joe Willock is also open to leaving Newcastle this month. Besiktas have already had one approach rejected for the 26-year-old midfielder while several Prem clubs are also plotting a move. Willock, who appeared as a late sub against Valencia, wants regular football and only has a year left on his deal. Comment now