James Trafford

Burnley Burnley
Newcastle Newcastle
Estimated Offer: €40M
Rumour

CONFIRMED: James Trafford signs for Man City

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Rumour report

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Despite ongoig transfertalk, the probability of James Trafford transferring to Newcastle appears very low, with only 18% change of the deal goung trough. Here is why.

  • James Trafford has few opportunities to further develop within this Newcastle squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
  • In the current Newcastle squad, there are too many direct competitors playing in the same position as James Trafford. This reduces the chances of playing time and development.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros

  • Comparable age to previously attracted players

  • Comparable potential to previously attracted players

  • Missing star player in position on team

  • Few better competitors for position (Nick Pope, Odysseas Vlachodimos)

  • Not many competitors with higher Potential (Nick Pope, Odysseas Vlachodimos)

  • Missing potential star player in position

  • Comparable value to previously attracted players

  • Comparable quality to previously attracted players

Cons
CONFIRMED: James Trafford signs for Man City.

CONFIRMED: James Trafford signs for Man City.

Man City beats Newcastle to sign James Trafford. Burnley accepts their €31.2M offer for the goalkeeper, ending the rumour of James Trafford moving to Newcastle.

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Skill / pot Player Team ETV

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77.9
77.9
David Soria Getafe CF Getafe €2.1M
77.2
77.2
Yann Sommer Inter Milan Inter €2.8M
76.2
76.2
Thibaut Courtois Real Madrid Real Madrid €10.7M
75.7
79.5
Joan García FC Barcelona Barcelona €26.4M
75.0
77.5
Unai Simón Athletic Bilbao Athletic €31.5M
74.5
74.5
Alisson Liverpool FC Liverpool €16.6M
74.4
74.4
Jan Oblak Atletico de Madrid Atlético Madrid €13.9M
71.5
71.5
Álex Remiro Real Sociedad R. Sociedad €12.7M

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James Trafford
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James Trafford
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Skill: 74.9
Pot: 82.8
Team Man City Man City
Contracted Until 30 Jun 30
ETV

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€40.4M
ETV Range €36.4M – €44.5M

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Who is James Trafford?

James Trafford (ENG) is a a sweeper keeper and currently plays for Man City. James Trafford is 23 years old (2002/10/10) and he is 192cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 19. James Trafford has also been used as a ball playing keeper.

James Trafford's current transfer value is between €36.4M and €44.5M. His last transfer was from Burnley to Man City in 2025. Man City paid Burnley €31.2M for James Trafford.

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