Newcastle Utd news: James Trafford talks underway as Eddie Howe looks for Champions League reinforcements
Newcastle United have opened negotiations with Championship runners-up Burnley for James Trafford.
Eddie Howe is keen to reinforce his squad following the Magpies’ return to the Champions League.
The 47-year-old already has the likes of Nick Pope and Martin Dubravka at his call, but is clearly on the lookout for a fresh face in between the sticks.
Newcastle United in talks for James Trafford
According to Fabrizio Romano, talks between Newcastle and Burnley are well underway for the English shotstopper.
The Magpies have reportedly been keen to bring Trafford to the North East for some time, having previously shown interest in the 22-year-old last summer and in January.
While club-to-club negotiations have only just begun, they are expected to accelerate from next week.
The Great Wall of Turf Moor
One of James Trafford’s two penalty saves against Sunderland.
Highly regarded as one of England’s most promising youngsters for some time now, last season felt like a coming of age for Trafford.
As Burnley marched back to the Premier League at the first time of asking, the Clarets conceded just 16 goals during their promotion-winning campaign.
The recipe for Scott Parker's impenetrable defence? Trafford.
In 45 league appearances, the young goalkeeper kept an astonishing 29 clean sheets, including 12 on the bounce.
Following such an extraordinary season, it is no surprise that some of Europe’s biggest clubs have taken note.
With Burnley amongst the favourites to face the drop back to the English second-tier next term, Trafford would surely jump at the chance to play for a club in the Champions League.
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