Ex-Man United GK De Gea open to Newcastle move – source

Former Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea is ready to join Newcastle United as cover for Nick Pope, a source has told ESPN.

Pope suffered a dislocated shoulder during the second half of Newcastle's 1-0 win over United on Saturday.

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The England goalkeeper could be ruled out for up to five months, and a source told ESPN that De Gea would consider an approach if it was considered.

De Gea has been without a club since leaving United at the end of last season following the expiration of his contract.

The Spaniard spent 12 years at Old Trafford, making 545 appearances. He was part of the title-winning team in 2012–13 and won the club's Player of the Year award four times.

He was replaced by Cameroon international André Onana, who had a difficult start to his career at United. Onana, signed for £43 million ($54 million) from Inter Milan this summer, was at fault for two goals in the 3-3 draw at Galatasaray, which left Erik's side ten Hag faces elimination from the Champions League.

Pope was replaced by No.2 Martin Dúbravka for the final four minutes on Saturday while Eddie Howe also has Loris Karius and Mark Gillespie in his squad.

De Gea has spent time in Manchester since leaving United and was pictured in the crowd at a women's match at Leigh Sports Village in October.

A source told ESPN that he works out regularly and would be willing to accept an offer if he felt it was the right move.