Liverpool show 'concrete' interest in signing Trafford
Liverpool They are reportedly showing “concrete” interest in signing Burnley star James Trafford this summer, according to Soccer insider information.
After passing city of manchesterIn the youth system, the 21-year-old moved to Turf Moor last summer. The Englishmen showed promising performances during the early stages of this season for Vincent Kompany's side, but he has now lost his place in the starting XI to Arijanet Muric.
However, it appears that after being impressed by Trafford's performances this season, Liverpool have expressed their intentions to secure his signature next season. transfer window.
According to the report of Soccer insider informationThe Merseyside club have begun exploring the market to sign a new goalkeeper as a back-up option for Alisson, with Caoimhim Kelleher's future currently uncertain at Anfield and have identified Trafford as a serious option.
The report further claims that Liverpool have been monitoring the Englishman's development throughout this season and, having been impressed by him, have now registered a “concrete” interest in signing the Burnley man.
Trafford to Liverpool
The 21-year-old joined Burnley on a £15million deal last summer and considering the youngster still has three years left on his current contract, Kompany's side are in a strong position to demand a sizeable amount of money. to let his star go. the low season.
However, with Burnley currently at risk of relegation, they could be forced to sell the youngster at a reduced price if they ultimately fail to stay up.
Trafford, who stands 6ft 6ins tall, is a talented player and could be a shrewd signing for the Merseyside club if they buy him. However, it will be interesting to see if the Anfield club ultimately opt to take a concrete approach to signing him in the next window if Kelleher does eventually leave the club.
Meanwhile, after accumulating just four points in their last four games in the first divisionLiverpool are almost out of the title race. So it doesn't seem likely that Jurgen Klopp He will be able to win the league title in his last season at Anfield. However, Liverpool will be interested in winning their remaining games to finish the season strongly.
