Newcastle United ought to have an exciting summer transfer window ahead of them.
Indeed, the Magpies have kept the purse strings tight for three consecutive transfer windows now, and there should be money there to spend this summer as the club looks to kick on and improve.
Newcastle already have a few exciting targets in mind for the upcoming transfer window.
Bryan Mbeumo has been linked to Newcastle, while Marc Guehi remains an option for Eddie Howe’s side.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Craig Hope has been discussing potential incomings at St James’ Park this summer, and he says James Trafford is a player he very much expects Newcastle to go after.
Interestingly, according to the journalist, Trafford would also be keen on a move to St James’ Park.
James Trafford wants to sign for Newcastle
Hope shared what he knows about the £19m goalkeeper.
The journalist says Trafford has been identified by Newcastle as a potential signing, and the player himself is keen on the move.
“James Trafford is one I think Newcastle will absolutely try to do. Now, Burnley’s promotion, in terms of affecting Trafford’s asking price, let’s wait and see on that,” Hope said.
“Newcastle do want a new goalkeeper, that’s been for a while now to bring in a ball-player who can act as that fifth defender. Nick Pope has been a fantastic signing, but nonetheless I know James Trafford is a player they have identified, it very nearly happened this summer, the player is really keen on it.”
James Trafford stats this season
Hope suggests that Burnley’s promotion could affect Trafford’s asking price, and he’s absolutely right.
Not only are Burnley now a Premier League side, Trafford was one of the Clarets’ very top performers this year.
Manchester United have also looked at Trafford, and the stats show exactly why these top sides are interested in the Burnley goalkeeper.
| James Trafford stats this season | |
| Games | 45 |
| Goals conceded | 16 |
| Clean sheets | 29 |
At the age of just 22, Trafford is breaking all sorts of records in the Championship, and if he can carry that level of performance over to the Premier League, he could be a brilliant addition for a team like Newcastle.
