Newcastle United set to acquire Burnley’s James Trafford
Newcastle United are reportedly ramping up their pursuit of Burnley’s James Trafford as they look to strengthen their goalkeeping department ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League season. Magpies Eye Trafford as Pope’s Successor According to TEAMtalk, the Magpies are accelerating talks to sign the 22-year-old English goalkeeper, with a deal potentially wrapped up within the next 48 hours. Trafford has been on Newcastle’s radar since last summer and is said to have reaffirmed his desire to join the club, which could finally see the long-awaited move materialise. With Nick Pope plagued by fitness issues, Newcastle are desperate for a reliable long-term solution between the posts — and Trafford ticks all the boxes. Breakout Season Puts Trafford on the Map Trafford may have endured a tough debut campaign at Burnley after arriving from Manchester City in 2023, but the young stopper bounced back emphatically in the Championship. The 22-year-old kept a stunning 29 clean sheets in 45 matches, conceding just 16 goals — an incredible turnaround that helped Burnley secure promotion to the Premier League. His shot-stopping prowess and composure have earned him plenty of admirers, and Newcastle are now leading the chase with a £30 million offer on the table. [...]
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