Newcastle are set to make a move for their future goalkeeper after they made a £16m bid for Burnley’s James Trafford, despite facing stiff competition .The Times Sport reports that talks between the two clubs are set to begin next week, with the Clarets valuing the player at £20m.
Head coach Eddie Howe has just enjoyed a remarkable 2024-25 campaign. Leading the team to Carabao Cup glory, ending a seven-decade wait. And qualifying for next season’s Champions League. สมัคร UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่
Because the ambition to become a future superpower is still full. At this time, St. James Park is full of young players with great potential. But the position that is a blind spot is the last checkpoint.
Number one Nick Pope is 33 and is prone to injuries. Second choice Martin Dubravka is 36 and is set to let Mark Gillespie and John Ruddy leave on their contracts.
Therefore, getting Trafford to strengthen the team is something that can give us peace of mind for another decade. Because the player is only 22 years old and during this time. He is training with the senior England team under head coach Thomas Tuchel.
The competition for the England goalkeeper’s signature is Chelsea and Bayern Munich . Last season, he played 45 league games , kept 29 clean sheets and conceded only 16 goals.
Burnley value the 22-year-old at more than £30 million, but Newcastle, conscious of the fact they need to sign at least another centre-back and a forward this summer, have been unwilling to match that so far.