Newcastle is expected to be busy this summer, with the goalkeeper being one of the positions on the agenda addressed by sports director Paul Mitchell. However, their top targets laid out requests that could cause problems.
Nick Pope had a slightly overwhelming season, but backup Martin Devravka couldn’t be used in Eddie Howe’s eyes. That’s why new goalkeepers are being sought, and the idea is that young guns will come to hold their position for years to come.
Newcastle’s number one target was James Trafford, who tried to sign it last summer. They retain their interest and there may be movements during the upcoming transfer period.
James Trafford is in demand for time in Newcastle
Trafford is reportedly very eager to join Newcastle, but despite this, personal terminology is not easy. That’s because the Chronicle (via the Geordy Boot Boys) reported that Burnley’s star had shown that he would only move to St. James Park if he was guaranteed to be the goalkeeper for Howe’s first choice.
Trafford is considered by many to England’s No. 1 future, and his Burnley performance this season certainly guarantees his position as the starting goalkeeper in the Premier League. If he stays in Turf Moore, he will hold on to that position. That’s why we can see that this demand is set.
Whether Newcastle accepts this demand will likely depend on whether the Pope is on sale this summer. He’s linked to something like Leeds over the last few months, so there’s every chance he’ll leave the Northeast at the end of the season. For now, it remains to be seen whether Trafford is making the much-anticipated move to St. James Park.