“amazing” Newcastle United The target 'would like' a move to St James' Park, and a deal could be reached for a fee of around £15m, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.
Newcastle returns to form
After an inconsistent start to Premier League Last season, Newcastle showed signs of a return to form over the past few weeks, making it three wins in a row with a 4-0 win over Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Saturday.
The Magpies have been particularly impressive attackingly, scoring 18 goals in their last five games in all competitions, and the ever-reliable Alexander Isak was in fine form in front of goal on Saturday, scoring his first hat-trick for the club. The club.
As such, the new striker may not be at the top Eddie HoweThe player's shortlist is heading into the January transfer window, but he has been looking to strengthen at the other end of the pitch for some time.
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Newcastle's next matches in the English Premier League |
date |
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Aston Villa (h) |
December 26 |
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Manchester United (A) |
December 30th |
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Tottenham Hotspur (A) |
January 4 |
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Wolverhampton Wanderers (h) |
January 15 |
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Bournemouth (h) |
January 18 |
In the summer, Newcastle were in negotiations with the Burnley goalkeeper James TraffordHowever, they failed to get a deal over the line and Nick Pope remained first choice this season.
However, the Magpies have it now They renewed their interest In the 22-year-old, they are expected to make a move in 2025, with a move likely in the summer as the Clarets are unlikely to want to sell one of their key players during the promotion race. Jacobs has now dropped a new positive claim over a potential Trafford move to St James' Park, saying in NUFC Matters as quoted by TBR Football:
“We know that James Trafford has a more tangible history. Newcastle negotiated, lobbied and made an offer.
He added: “The player would like Newcastle to make another formal approach. The feeling is that Trafford could be available for £12-15m and Newcastle may be able to achieve that. So Trafford could be one to watch.”
Trafford could be one for Newcastle's future
Given his age, the Englishman has yet to reach the pinnacle of his career, but he is showing signs that he could be a solid long-term replacement for Pope, who is now 32.
Former Burnley coach Vincent Kompany He praised the goalkeeper He described him as “fantastic” last season, although his efforts were not enough to prevent the Clarets from being relegated from the top flight.
Clean sheet percentage of 57.1% Over the past year, the former Bolton Wanderers player has placed in the 98th percentile compared to his positional peers, highlighting just how good his performances have been recently.
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As such, Newcastle should continue to pursue Trafford, especially given that they would be keen on a move to St James' Park, and the deal is relatively affordable at just £15m or slightly less.