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Pep Guardiola with Manchester Metropolis on the Membership World Cup (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Photographs)
Manchester Metropolis’s curiosity within the switch of Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford has difficult his potential transfer to Newcastle United.
Trafford has shone throughout his time with Burnley, and it now appears he’s set to earn himself an enormous transfer to the Etihad Stadium this summer season, as per Fabrizio Romano.
It appears Newcastle had been additionally an possibility for Trafford, however now Craig Hope has posted an replace concerning the state of affairs on X.
See beneath for particulars because the Day by day Mail journalist posted that Man Metropolis’s curiosity might imply hassle for Newcastle, even when a transfer to St James’ Park just isn’t utterly lifeless simply but…
? I’m informed Newcastle are ready to maneuver on from their curiosity in Burnley’s James Trafford with a deal nonetheless not agreed
? It’s not lifeless but, and a 12-month pursuit exhibits how a lot they admire the participant, however I perceive the membership are additionally comfy with their present GK… pic.twitter.com/xFG35ZaVWX
— Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) July 19, 2025
It appears nothing has been utterly determined but, nevertheless it actually is sensible that Metropolis might have a bonus over Newcastle within the race to signal the 22-year-old.
Manchester Metropolis to signal James Trafford to exchange Ederson?
CaughtOffside understands that Ederson might have the possibility of leaving Metropolis this summer season amid curiosity from quite a few golf equipment.
The Brazilian shot-stopper has curiosity from golf equipment within the Saudi Professional League, in addition to from Serie A giants Napoli.
In the meantime, L’Equipe have reported that Galatasaray are set to make a bid for him.
If Ederson goes, then Trafford could possibly be a effective long-term substitute for him as Metropolis’s primary.
Newcastle might additionally arguably do with an improve in purpose, although, with Trafford more likely to be seen as a superior choice to Nick Pope in Eddie Howe’s facet.
