Breaking: Cobblers agree loan deal with Newcastle United for goalkeeper Max Thompson

Cobblers have agreed a deal with Newcastle United to sign young goalkeeper Max Thompson on loan until the January transfer window.

Jon Brady and this recruitment team have been on the hunt for a back-up goalkeeper this summer after Jonny Maxted was released at the end of last season and Tom King turned down a new deal. Thompson will provide competition for first-choice stopper Lee Burge and could be involved when Town go to Swansea City for Tuesday’s Carabao Cup first-round tie.

The teenager, who only turned 19 last week, joined Newcastle’s academy at the age of 11 before signing his first professional contract with the club in December 2021. He’s represented England at under-18 level, making his debut in a 3-0 win over Russia two years ago.

Thompson was under consideration for the Magpies squad for the 2023 Carabao Cup final against Manchester United, and his move to Sixfields is likely to allow Northampton’s academy goalkeeper James Dadge, who was on the bench for Saturday’s opening League One fixture, to find regular football on loan.