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Newcastle Eyes £30M Goalkeeper James Trafford from Burnley

6/11/2025

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Newcastle United is in talks with Burnley to secure 22-year-old goalkeeper James Trafford for approximately £30 million. After an outstanding season with 29 clean sheets that propelled Burnley back to the Premier League, Trafford's arrival would bolster Newcastle's squad and intensify competition for the starting position against Nick Pope as they prepare for their Champions League journey.

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Newcastle United is in talks with Burnley to secure 22-year-old goalkeeper James Trafford for approximately £30 million. After an outstanding season with 29 clean sheets that propelled Burnley back to the Premier League, Trafford's arrival would bolster Newcastle's squad and intensify competition for the starting position against Nick Pope as they prepare for their Champions League journey.