James Trafford makes Newcastle United U-turn after accepting Manchester City move…
Newcastle United’s 12-month pursuit of James Trafford looks set to end in defeat.
James Trafford has ‘accepted’ a move to Manchester City as Newcastle United look set to miss out on their long-term target.
James Trafford of Burnley reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Burnley FC and Stoke City FC at Turf Moor on January 01, 2025 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)
James Trafford of Burnley reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Burnley FC and Stoke City FC at Turf Moor on January 01, 2025 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Magpies were close to agreeing a fee for Trafford earlier this month before Burnley unexpectedly moved the goalposts. Since then, talks have failed to progress.
James Trafford transfer news: Manchester City approach Burnley over re-signing goalkeeper | Football News | Sky Sports
Trafford has looked destined to join Newcastle since last summer when he first agreed a move. But United were forced to pull a deal when Nottingham Forest demanded Greek goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos as part of the PSR swindle that saw Elliot Anderson move to the City Ground.
James Trafford transfer news: Manchester City approach Burnley over re-signing goalkeeper | Football News | Sky Sports.
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The 22-year-old stayed at Turf Moor and enjoyed a record-breaking campaign in the Championship as he kept 29 clean sheets and conceded just 16 goals to help Scott Parker’s side earn promotion back to the Premier League at the first attempt.
James Trafford transfer news: Manchester City approach Burnley over re-signing goalkeeper | Football News | Sky Sports
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Following fresh negotiations this summer, an agreement between Burnley and Newcastle had been widely expected. However, that is looking increasingly unlikely now.
James Trafford ‘accepts’ Manchester City move
Just two years after selling Trafford to Burnley for £19million, Man City have made contact over re-signing the Cumbria-born goalkeeper with a deal dependent on either Ederson or Stefan Ortega leaving.
James Trafford transfer news: Manchester City approach Burnley over re-signing goalkeeper | Football News | Sky Sports
Turkish giants Galatasaray are understood to be weighing up an offer for Ederson.
James Trafford transfer news: Manchester City approach Burnley over re-signing goalkeeper | Football News | Sky Sports
Man City are understood to have a buy-back clause of around £40m but are keen to negotiate below that figure, which could be aided by their 20% sell-on clause.
Trafford had agreed personal terms with Newcastle but according to Fabrizio Romano has now ‘accepted’ a return to the Etihad.
Romano wrote on X: “More on James Trafford and Man City exclusive story. Understand Trafford has accepted to return to Man City if the two clubs will reach an agreement, he’s keen on the move.
James Trafford transfer news: Manchester City approach Burnley over re-signing goalkeeper | Football News | Sky Sports
“#MCFC in talks with Burnley to reduce £40m buy back clause + deal still depends on GK exit.”
Trafford did not travel with Burnley for their recent training camp in Portugal and has trained alone in the UK. On Thursday evening, Trafford took to Instagram to post an image of himself in the Represent HQ gym back in Bolton with the message: “On a mission.”
Newcastle United’s stance on James Trafford after Man City approach
While a deal for Trafford is still not being ruled out, Newcastle are prepared to move on from their long pursuit.
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