- Newcastle are eyeing up a renewed approach for goalkeeper James Trafford
- Eddie Howe’s side had previously been unsuccessful with a £16million bid
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Newcastle sporting director Paul Mitchell watched Burnley’s James Trafford at the weekend, with the club considering a renewed approach for the England Under 21 goalkeeper.
Mail Sport exclusively revealed in June that Eddie Howe’s side had unsuccessfully tabled an offer of around £16million for the Burnely shot-stopper.
Discussions had been ongoing but it is understood that the Clarets had been looking for a fee of around £20m for Trafford.
Howe sees him as a prime addition to compete with first-choice goalkeeper Nick Pope, with Trafford’s contract at the Lancashire club set to expire in 2027.
The 21-year-old joined Burnley in a £19m transfer from Manchester City July in 2023, but endured a difficult season in the English top-flight.
Newcastle are interested in making a renewed approach for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford
Mail Sport exclusively revealed in June that Eddie Howe’s side had unsuccessfully tabled an offer of around £16million for the Burnely shot-stopper, aged 21
After featuring in 28 league matches, Vincent Kompany decided to drop Trafford (pictured) from his starting XI in March for Arijanet Muric
After featuring in 28 league matches, Vincent Kompany decided to drop Trafford from his starting XI in March for Arijanet Muric.
‘It’s one of the positions where I have the luxury of having two good players, so at any given time I can make a decision that I think is best for the team,’ the Belgian manager said.
‘It’s not a big decision, it’s not a difficult decision, it’s just two good players fighting it out and I won’t shy away from having that luxury in as many positions as I can.’
Trafford, a graduate of Man City’s academy, made his England U21 debut back in June 2022, during a 5-0 win against Kosovo.
He has since gone on to win 17 caps, and featured in every match of England’s U21 European Championship triumph in 2023 and did not concede a single goal throughout the tournament.
Newcastle sporting director Paul Mitchell watched Burnley’s James Trafford at the weekend
Mail Sport understands that Kieran Trippier is keen to leave the club this summer and is eyeing up a new challenge
Elsewhere, Mail Sport understands that Kieran Trippier is keen to leave the club this summer and is eyeing up a new challenge.
Howe has told the defender that he is an integral part of his squad and wants him to stay.
Trippier still has two years remaining on his Newcastle contract.
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