Leeds United can now open transfer talks with Nick Pope after Newcastle United struck a £24m agreement for France Under 21s goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen. The Chronicle reported earlier this week that Leeds are looking at signing Pope, 34, after attempting to bring the England international to Elland Road last August. But Pope ended up staying at Newcastle and made 36 appearances for the Magpies last season, keeping 11 clean sheets. With Karl Darlow out of contract and Lucas Perri having a difficult debut season in West Yorkshire, Leeds are in the market for a new 'keeper again and are expected to come back in for the experienced Pope. Pope is approaching the final 12 months of his contract and there is an anticipation that he might be allowed to leave for a minimal fee this summer, with Leeds circling and eyeing up a potential deal. And Newcastle's impending move for Reims 'keeper Jaouen could free up space for Pope to join Leeds. It was reported on Friday morning that the Magpies have thrashed out a £24.2million agreement for Jaouen, 24. The Paris-born stopper is anticipated to sign a four-year contract at Newcastle and come in to challenge a more senior counterpart at St James' Park. Jaouen does not expected to become the club's No.1 straight from the bat and there is a feeling that he would compete alongside a new, blockbuster arrival for the first-choice position. John Ruddy is poised to leave Newcastle at the end of his contract, while Aaron Ramsdale has been sent back to Southampton following his expiry of his season-long loan spell. James Trafford has been once again linked with a move to Tyneside and manager Eddie Howe hinted that the Magpies are going to dip into the market to sign younger players, As for Leeds, the Whites are expected to strengthen this summer as they look to build on an impressive finish to the Premier League season. Daniel Farke's side ended the season in 14th, eight points clear of the relegation zone. Speaking last month on Leeds' plans for the summer transfer window, Farke said he hopes the board can match his ambition and sign some top-level players. "I'm ambitious and this is quite important for me going forward," Farke said. "I love attractive football, perhaps for sides in the top half of the table, but I love to be a manager who plays for something rather than to avoid something. I'm not the right choice if it's about maintaining the status quo. I have to be convinced of a project and I am at my best when I buy into a project. I can be picky and choose what I am convinced of."