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James Trafford Transfer from Manchester City to Newcastle United
James Trafford has been linked with a move away from Manchester City, and according to reports, Newcastle might be a potential destination. Keith Wyness told Football Insider that he thinks Trafford may join Newcastle, Villa, or Spurs. Wyness described Trafford as a quality keeper and added his opinion that a few clubs are still unhappy in that position.
Newcastle United have reopened talks with James Trafford after a deal was not completed over the summer. Sources indicated that City could offer Newcastle James Trafford in a player-plus-cash deal for Tino Livramento.
There have been repeated links of a move for Trafford to Newcastle, who may renew their interest when the window reopens. It is understood that Newcastle are open to either a loan or a permanent deal, which could possibly include a buy clause and provide Trafford with the guaranteed game time he wants.
According to The Mail, James Trafford of Manchester City wants to leave the Etihad in January and is considering a move to a club where he could be a starter. The same report suggests Newcastle are expected to return for the goalkeeper and renew their interest next month.
Manchester City are reportedly offering goalkeeper James Trafford to Newcastle United in an attempt to sign Tino Livramento. A report from TEAMtalk claims he could already be offloaded by the club. Newcastle were also one of the clubs interested in Trafford while he was at Burnley. Manchester City signed Trafford from Burnley this summer and afterwards also brought in Gianluigi Donnarumma. Donnarumma is now Pep Guardiola’s number one.
Newcastle United had previously been interested in signing 23-year-old English goalkeeper James Trafford to compete with Nick Pope. However, Manchester City activated a £27 million buy-back option for the former Burnley goalkeeper. As a result, Newcastle signed Aaron Ramsdale. James Trafford's ambitions are now unlikely to be fulfilled at City. The Manchester Evening News has described a departure as looking inevitable. A January move might be necessary if Trafford aims to make the World Cup squad. In the 2025/2026 Premier League season to date, Trafford has made three appearances. The uncapped goalkeeper's contract with the club is valid until 2030. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €30.00m.
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