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.
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
Little chance of further development
Way too many better competitors for position (Nick Pope , Aaron Ramsdale)
Football Insider has been exclusively told the three clubs who could sign James Trafford in the January transfer window.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Man City
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
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.
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