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Newcastle Pursues England Keeper James Trafford Amid Goalkeeper Gap
6/12/2026
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Story summary
- Newcastle United have told Manchester City they want to sign England goalkeeper James Trafford this summer.
- Manchester City list Gianluigi Donnarumma as first-choice goalkeeper, leaving Trafford as understudy.
- Trafford will wait until after the 2026 World Cup to decide because no formal negotiations have begun.
- Newcastle still lacks a senior number-one goalkeeper.
- If a senior goalkeeper arrives, first-choice Nick Pope could depart Newcastle United.
