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Newcastle United 'target Benfica goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos but Portuguese giants will only sell if £53m release clause is met'

Newcastle are reportedly targeting Benfica goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos.

The 26-year-old has drawn comparisons to Atletico Madrid shot-stopper Jan Oblak and Manchester City's Ederson.

However, as reported by A Bola, Benfica will only sanction a sale if Vlachodimos' £53m release clause is met.

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According to A Bola, Benfica won't sell Vlachodimos unless his £65m release clause is met

Newcastle's current first-choice goalkeeper Martin Dubravka has made some impressive saves since joining the club and his contract at St James' Park is set to run until the summer of 2025.