- Newcastle consider new approach for goalkeeper James Trafford
- Eddie Howe’s team were previously unsuccessful with a £16 million bid
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Newcastle sporting director Paul Mitchell oversaw Burnley’s James Trafford over the weekend as the club considered a new approach for the England Under-21 goalkeeper.
Mail Sport exclusively revealed in June that Eddie Howe’s team had unsuccessfully submitted a bid of around £16million for the Burnley goalkeeper.
Talks were already underway, but the Clarets reportedly wanted a transfer fee of around £20million for Trafford.
Howe sees him as a key addition to compete with first-choice goalkeeper Nick Pope as Trafford’s contract with the Lancashire club expires in 2027.
The 21-year-old left Manchester City for Burnley in July 2023 for £19million, but has endured a difficult season in England’s top flight.
Newcastle are interested in a new approach for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford
Mail Sport exclusively revealed in June that Eddie Howe’s team had unsuccessfully submitted a bid of around £16million for the 21-year-old Burnley goalkeeper
After playing in 28 league matches, Vincent Kompany decided to drop Trafford (pictured) from his starting XI in March in favour of Arijanet Muric
After making 28 league appearances, Vincent Kompany decided to drop Trafford from his starting line-up in March in favour of Arijanet Muric.
“It is one of the positions where I have the luxury of having two good players, which allows me to make a decision at any time that I think is best for the team,” said the Belgian national coach.
“It’s not a big decision, it’s not a difficult decision. It’s just two good players competing against each other and I’ll use that luxury in as many positions as possible.”
Trafford, a graduate of Man City’s youth academy, made his England U21 debut in June 2022 in a 5-0 win over Kosovo.
He has since earned 17 caps and played in every match of England’s 2023 U21 European Championship triumph, without conceding a single goal throughout the tournament.
Newcastle sporting director Paul Mitchell watched Burnley’s James Trafford last weekend
Mail Sport understands that Kieran Trippier wants to leave the club this summer and is looking for a new challenge
Mail Sport has learned that Kieran Trippier wants to leave the club this summer and is looking for a new challenge.
Howe has told the defender he is an important part of his team and wants him to stay.
Trippier still has two years left on his contract at Newcastle.