Rumour

Will James Trafford leave Burnley and join Newcastle Utd.?

Rumour report

(Latest update: )

Despite ongoig transfertalk, the probability of James Trafford transferring to Newcastle Utd. 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 Utd. squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
  • In the current Newcastle Utd. 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

Alternatives of Newcastle Utd.

Skill / pot Player Team ETV

The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.

78.2
79.0
Mike Maignan AC Milan Milan €15.2M
77.8
79.3
Vanja Milinković-Savić Torino FC Torino €12.8M
77.6
77.6
Jordan Pickford Everton FC Everton €16.4M
76.7
77.7
Dean Henderson Crystal Palace C. Palace €26.5M
76.6
76.6
Michele Di Gregorio Juventus FC Juventus €19.2M
76.2
77.3
Alisson Becker Liverpool FC Liverpool €16.9M
75.0
75.7
David Soria Getafe CF Getafe €2.1M
74.8
81.6
Elia Caprile Cagliari Calcio Cagliari €13.1M

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