Newcastle are considering a renewed approach for England U21 goalkeeper James Trafford - after having £16m bid for the Burnley shot-stopper rejected Newcastle are eyeing up a renewed approach for goalkeeper James Trafford Eddie Howe's side had previously been unsuccessful with a £16million bid LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! , available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday By Craig Hope and Ed Carruthers Published: 15:28, 26 August 2024 | Updated: 15:49, 26 August 2024 e-mail View comments Newcastle sporting director Paul Mitchell watched Burnley 's James Trafford at the weekend, with the club considering a renewed approach for the England Under 21 goalkeeper. Mail Sport exclusively revealed in June that Eddie Howe 's side had unsuccessfully tabled an offer of around £16million for the Burnely shot-stopper.
Discussions had been ongoing but it is understood that the Clarets had been looking for a fee of around £20m for Trafford. Howe sees him as a prime addition to compete with first-choice goalkeeper Nick Pope , with Trafford's contract at the Lancashire club set to expire in 2027. The 21-year-old joined Burnley in a £19m transfer from Manchester City July in 2023, but endured a difficult season in the English top-flight.
Newcastle are interested in making a renewed approach for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford Mail Sport exclusively revealed in June that Eddie Howe's side had unsuccessfully tabled an offer of around £16million for t.