- Newcastle are considering a new approach for goalkeeper James Trafford
- Eddie Howe’s side had previously been unsuccessful with a £16m bid.
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Newcastle sporting director Paul Mitchell watched Burnley’s James Trafford at the weekend and the club are considering renewing their relationship with the England Under-21 goalkeeper.
Mail Sport exclusively revealed in June that Eddie Howe’s side had unsuccessfully submitted a bid of around £16million for the Burnely goalkeeper.
Talks had been ongoing but the Clarets are understood to have been seeking a fee of around £20m for Trafford.
Howe sees him as an excellent addition to compete with first-choice goalkeeper Nick Pope, with Trafford’s contract at the Lancashire club expiring in 2027.
The 21-year-old joined Burnley in a £19million transfer from Manchester City in July 2023 but endured a difficult season in the English top flight.
Newcastle are interested in re-signing Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford
Mail Sport exclusively revealed in June that Eddie Howe’s side had unsuccessfully submitted a bid of around £16million for the 21-year-old Burnely goalkeeper.
After making 28 league appearances, Vincent Kompany decided to drop Trafford (pictured) from his starting XI in March and replace him with Arijanet Muric.
After making 28 league appearances, Vincent Kompany decided to drop Trafford from his starting XI in March and replace him with Arijanet Muric.
“It’s one of the positions where I have the luxury of having two good players, so at any time I can make a decision that I think is best for the team,” said the Belgian coach.
“It’s not a big decision, it’s not a difficult decision, it’s just two good players fighting and I’m not going to shy away from having that luxury in as many positions as I can.”
Trafford, a Manchester City academy graduate, made his England Under-21 debut in June 2022, during a 5-0 win over Kosovo.
He has since won 17 caps and featured in every game as England triumphed at the 2023 Under-21 European Championship, not conceding a single goal throughout the tournament.
Newcastle sporting director Paul Mitchell watched Burnley’s James Trafford at the weekend
Mail Sport understands Kieran Trippier is interested in leaving the club this summer and is considering a new challenge.
Elsewhere, Mail Sport understands that Kieran Trippier is interested in leaving the club this summer and is considering a new challenge.
Howe has told the defender that he is an integral part of his team and wants him to stay.
Trippier still has two years left on his contract with Newcastle.