Newcastle Negotiates James Trafford Deal With Burnley

Newcastle United are in ongoing negotiations with Burnley for 22-year-old goalkeeper James Trafford, but a significant gap remains between Burnley's £30–40 million asking price and Newcastle's offer. Trafford, who impressed with a record Championship season, is eager to join Newcastle and compete with current No. 1 Nick Pope, but both clubs are wary of a prolonged transfer saga. Newcastle have also shown interest in PSG's Nordi Mukiele for €15 million and are considering Lille's Lucas Chevalier as an alternative if the Trafford deal collapses. Burnley, promoted back to the Premier League, are reluctant to lose key players but may be swayed by Newcastle's financial power. Newcastle must balance squad improvements with financial discipline due to recent Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) restrictions. The club aims to finalize key signings before preseason in July to prepare for their upcoming Champions League campaign.