NEWCASTLE are bracing themselves for bids for England U-20s star Freddie Woodman, according to reports.
Toon chiefs are trying to secure a League One loan swap for the highly-rated stopper to give him more experience.
Freddie Woodman is yet to play a first-team game for Newcastle PA:Press Association Toon whizkid Woodman got a chance to impress against Mainz Getty - Contributor But the Newcastle Chronicle claims Everton and Crystal Palace are both plotting a raid before the transfer window closes.
England Under-20s star Woodman has been on the radar of Liverpool and Tottenham over the past few years.
And after he scooped the Golden Glove award as the Young Lions won the World Cup , his stock has risen dramatically.
The Croydon-born keeper signed a new four-year deal last summer and is happy to go out on loan.
Northampton Town and Heart of Midlothian have both expressed an interest but no terms have been agreed.
Woodman, 20, is yet to play for the Magpies after the signed him from Palace’s academy in 2013.
Woodman saved a penalty in the Under-20 World Cup final AP:Associated Press The Young Lions stopper won the Golden Glove award AFP or licensors
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But he has gained valuable experience with Hartlepool, Crawley and Kilmarnock, as well as representing England at every youth level.
Everton have already raided Toon once this summer – poaching left-back Lewis Gibson, 16.
Woodman is wanted by Everton and Crystal Palace but Toon want a loan Keith Campbell - The Sun Glasgow
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Gibson was able to opt out of the last year of his scholarship, with Everton paying £900,000 plus potential add-ons in compensation.
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