Burnley 
Newcastle 
- 3 April
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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.
CONFIRMED: James Trafford signs for Man City
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )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.
- Little chance of further development
- Way too many better competitors for position
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, Odysseas Vlachodimos)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Nick Pope, Odysseas Vlachodimos)
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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, Odysseas Vlachodimos)
Exclusive: Newcastle ready ‘concrete’ James Trafford move as Nick Pope decision made
https://www.footballinsider247.com - EnglishFootball Insider has learned that Newcastle United are readying a "concrete" move to sign Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford.
Newcastle 'work on deal to sign the next Jordan Pickford' after scouting missions
https://www.footballinsider247.com - EnglishNewcastle United want to sign 'the next Jordan Pickford' after the latest on Nick Pope's future at St James' Park.
Newcastle eye £20m move for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford as competition for Nick Pope - as interest in Aaron Ramsdale cools amid Arsenal's hefty asking price | Daily Mail Online
https://www.dailymail.co.uk - EnglishCRAIG HOPE AND JACK GAUGHAN: Mail Sport understands the Trafford is seen as a player who could rival their current No.1 rather than come in as a replacement.
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. |
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77.9
77.9
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David Soria |
 Getafe
|
€2.1M |
|
77.2
77.2
|
Yann Sommer |
 Inter
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€2.8M |
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76.2
76.2
|
Thibaut Courtois |
 Real Madrid
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€10.7M |
|
75.7
79.5
|
Joan García |
 Barcelona
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€26.4M |
|
75.0
77.5
|
Unai Simón |
 Athletic
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€31.5M |
|
74.5
74.5
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Alisson |
 Liverpool
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€16.6M |
|
74.4
74.4
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Jan Oblak |
 Atlético Madrid
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€13.9M |
|
71.5
71.5
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Álex Remiro |
 R. Sociedad
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€12.7M |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Suárez | 30-03-2026 | Report | |
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| Lamine Camara | 20-03-2026 | Report | |
| Bart Verbruggen | 27-02-2026 | Report | |
| Lorenzo Pellegrini | 13-02-2026 | Report | |
| Curtis Jones | 09-02-2026 | Report | |
| Dušan Vlahović | 04-02-2026 | Report |
James Trafford
GK
Skill: 74.9
Pot: 82.8
Team
Man City
Man City
Contract Until
29 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.
