Newcastle to reward Nick Pope with bumper £100,000-a-week new deal following excellent form
NICK POPE will be rewarded with a new Newcastle contract after his fabulous first season.
The England keeper, 30, has been a key part of the Magpies’ resurgence under boss Eddie Howe.
But he is on relatively low wages for a top star at a Premier League club.
Insiders have revealed Pope is paid around a £60,000-a-week basic salary.
He is said to add to that with appearance money, clean sheet and win bonuses that will take him to the £100,000-a-week range.
Now the Geordies are set to extend and improve Pope’s terms to see him get a guaranteed £100,000 a week BEFORE extras.
Pope is seen as one of the most consistent performers in the top flight since his move from relegated Burnley last summer.
Newcastle know they have a bargain and want to keep him happy and properly paid after proving he can be relied on during their chase for a top-four spot.
Pope missed out on last weekend’s League Cup final defeat to Manchester United after picking up a red card against Liverpool last month.
But that is the only black mark in an excellent debut campaign and the Toon feel he is vital to their plans.
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Newcastle’s form has dipped in recent weeks as they suffered a third defeat in a row on Saturday lunchtime, losing 2-0 away at champions Manchester City.
But with Tottenham going down 1-0 away at Wolves, Howe’s men remain within four points of the Champions League places.
Next up for the Magpies is a home game against Wolves on Sunday.