Fabrizio Romano claims £19m star has already agreed to join Newcastle United ahead of summer transfer

February 22, 2025 Mikee Uncategorized 0

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the terms Trafford’s representatives agreed to with Newcastle last summer is still ‘valid’ ahead of the summer transfer window
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the terms Trafford’s representatives agreed to with Newcastle last summer is still ‘valid’ ahead of the summer transfer window
Newcastle United and James Trafford have reportedly already agreed personal terms ahead of a potential summer transfer from Burnley.

Last summer, Newcastle saw two bids rejected by Burnley for Trafford despite agreeing personal terms with the young goalkeeper. Burnley bought Trafford from Manchester City in 2023 for a deal worth up to £19million including add-ons.

Although Burnley suffered relegation last season, Trafford has been in remarkable form in the Championship this season. The 22-year-old has kept 24 clean sheets in 33 Championship appearances so far this season, conceding just nine goals and saving two penalties out of two faced – both of which came against Newcastle’s rivals Sunderland.

Trafford and Burnley have not conceded in any of their last 12 league matches – a Championship record. But with six goalless draws in that time, The Clarets sit third in the table and aren’t guaranteed promotion straight back to the Premier League.

Newcastle have continued to scout the goalkeeper extensively this season having been unsuccessful in their attempt to bring him to Tyneside last summer. Although Newcastle have recently tied down goalkeeper Martin Dubravka to a new contract, Trafford is understood to be ‘top of the list’ in terms of potential summer signings for the club.

And according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the terms Trafford’s representatives agreed to with Newcastle last summer is still ‘valid’ ahead of the summer transfer window. But the goalkeeper’s impressive form for Burnley this season is set to see his valuation rise in excess of £20million.

Romano tweeted: “Newcastle agreed personal terms with James Trafford since summer 2024 and the verbal pact is still valid. He’s still top of the list as new GK for Newcastle next season.”

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