Newcastle 
- 13 January
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James Trafford move from Man City 'could happen very quickly', three likely destinations named
Football Insider has been exclusively told the three clubs who could sign James Trafford in the January transfer window.
Will James Trafford leave Man City and join Newcastle?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Despite ongoig transfertalk, the probability of James Trafford transferring to Newcastle appears very low, with only 21% 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
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Nick Pope , Aaron Ramsdale)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Nick Pope , Aaron Ramsdale)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Little chance of further development
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Way too many better competitors for position (Nick Pope , Aaron Ramsdale)
Alternatives of Newcastle
| 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
77.2
78.9
|
Unai Simón |
 Athletic
|
€30.2M |
|
76.8
81.4
|
Marco Carnesecchi |
 Atalanta
|
€26.8M |
|
75.0
75.0
|
Jan Oblak |
 Atlético Madrid
|
€17M |
|
74.8
74.8
|
Thibaut Courtois |
 Real Madrid
|
€13M |
|
74.7
74.7
|
Yann Sommer |
 Inter
|
€2.8M |
|
74.3
74.3
|
David Soria |
 Getafe
|
€2.1M |
|
73.9
73.9
|
Alisson |
 Liverpool
|
€17.3M |
|
72.7
77.1
|
Joan García |
 Barcelona
|
€25.7M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giorgio Scalvini | 12-01-2026 | Report | |
| Jörgen Strand Larsen | 09-01-2026 | Report | |
| Omar Marmoush | 06-01-2026 | Report | |
| Bazoumana Touré | 31-12-2025 | Report | |
| Youri Baas | 24-12-2025 | Report | |
| Dayann Methalie | 15-12-2025 | Report | |
| Natan | 05-12-2025 | Report | |
| Luciano Valente | 03-12-2025 | Report |
James Trafford
GK
Skill: 75.7
Pot: 84.7
Team
Man City
Man City
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€40.4M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
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.
James Trafford latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
