Newcastle enter James Trafford transfer talks but face Premier League competition

Newcastle have entered talks over a deal to sign Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford.

talkSPORT reported Newcastle's interest on the 21-year-old, with the Clarets open to a sale following their relegation from the Premier League.

Chelsea They are also interested in signing for Trafford this summer as they prepare for next season under new manager Enzo Maresca.

Appears Newcastle They have taken the first step by entering into direct negotiations for the player.

talkSPORT understands the Magpies want to pay £12m plus add-ons, while Burnley value the goalkeeper closer to £20m.

This would be just £1m more than the deal they struck to sign Trafford for Manchester City last summer.

Burnley paid an initial £15m for the goalkeeper but the total deal could rise to £19m with add-ons.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is believed to be a “big fan”, with the club considering him a competitor for Nick Pope.

Trafford made 28 Premier League appearances for Burnley, although he did not feature in their final ten games of the season.

He was also included in England's 33-man preliminary squad for Euro 2024 and was one of seven players to be excluded from the list. final list.

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Pope missed much of the season due to a shoulder dislocation, but was able to return to action on the final day of the season.

Newcastle failed to qualify for Europe for next season but hope their summer transfer business, potentially starting with Trafford, will guide them back to continental football.

However, recently they were defeated by Chelsea until the signing of free agent Tosin Adarabioyowho will join the Blues after his Fulham contract expires on June 30.

talkSPORT understands Chelsea's European football bid was a key reason why Tosin chose them over the Magpies.