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Newcastle United may have to reconsider bringing in another goalkeeper this summer after Jak Alnwick was injured at Gateshead last night.

The Magpies were looking to go into the new season with Tim Krul, Rob Elliot and Alnwick as their three main shotstoppers. However, Alnwick left the International Stadium on crutches after Newcastle’s 2-1 win against the Tynesiders.

A 50-50 challenge resulted in the Academy product being taken off.

United have been linked with PSV Eindhoven stopper Jeroen Zoet this summer.

However, if Alnwick’s injury proves to be severe they may have to swoop into the transfer market for a younger back-up option.

Jonathan Mitchell replaced Alnwick last night but the Hartlepool-born goalie needs plenty of game time in the reserves this term and is not ready to step up to the bench in the Premier League should anything happen to No 1 choice Krul or his deputy Elliot.

Toon coach Willie Donachie said: “It is too early to say how badly hurt Jak is.

“Hopefully, it is a kick and not a twist or anything like that.

“If it is just bruising, it would be ice and rest.

“Hopefully, that is it, but we will not know until later this weekend what the prognosis is.

“It was a 50-50 challenge. He came out with the lad and they clattered into each other.

“He got a kick on the shin just above the ankle.

“Hopefully, he has not twisted his ankle.

“He is having a scan and we will see what this reveals.