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Loris Karius is close to the exit door at Newcastle United with the German goalkeeper’s contract due to end in the summer – and Eddie Howe’s side have identified a replacement goalkeeper, from a rival side. Karius, 30, joined Newcastle in 2022 but has since managed just two appearances for the Tyneside club. One of those was the Carabao Cup final against Manchester United, which Newcastle ended up losing. Third-choice goalkeeper behind Nick Pope and Martin Dubravka, Karius is now set to leave in the summer for absolutely nothing. It is reported a decision has now been made on the former Liverp…

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