James Trafford

Man City Man City
Newcastle Newcastle
Estimated Offer: €39.7M
Rumour

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

  • 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, Aaron Ramsdale)

  • Not many competitors with higher Potential (Nick Pope, Aaron Ramsdale)

  • Missing potential star player in position

  • Comparable value to previously attracted players

  • Comparable quality to previously attracted players

Cons

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74.8
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Joan García FC Barcelona Barcelona €26.1M
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Unai Simón Athletic Bilbao Athletic €31.7M
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Jan Oblak Atletico de Madrid Atlético Madrid €13.8M
71.4
71.4
Álex Remiro Real Sociedad R. Sociedad €13M

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James Trafford
English
James Trafford
GK
Skill: 75.0
Pot: 83.3
Team Man City Man City
Contracted Until 30 Jun 30
ETV

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€39.7M
ETV Range €35.7M – €43.7M

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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 €35.7M and €43.7M. His last transfer was from Burnley to Man City in 2025. Man City paid Burnley €31.2M for James Trafford.

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