Newcastle has apparently launched an official bid for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford.
According to reporter Craig Hope, the Magpies have offered the Clarets around $20 million for the shot-stopper.
Trafford only just signed for the recently relegated side last summer for a deal worth $18 million. Despite the offer, Burnley officials are supposedly holding out for about $25 million.
The 21-year-old Trafford is a highly-rated youngster that previously advanced through the youth ranks at Manchester City. With Ederson and Stefan Ortega already with the English champions, City execs reluctantly sanctioned the goalkeeper’s move to Burnley.
Although the Clarets have been relegated, they are being patient in dealing with Trafford. The club will almost certainly sell the budding star, but they are in a fairly strong position. After all, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Liverpool are also keen on the English stopper.
Burnley is also aware that City have a 20% sell-on clause on the goalkeeper as well. This means that the English champions will receive a significant chunk of any deal potential involving Trafford. As a result, Burnley are asking possible suitors for more money to cover the stipulation.
Magpies reportedly priced out of deals for two other goalkeepers
Newcastle are also looking at both Aaron Ramsdale and Giorgi Mamardashvili. Both goalkeepers are currently rated higher than Trafford at the moment due to being established veterans. Nevertheless, the duo is certain to cost more money than the Burnley shot-stopper. In fact, both Ramsdale and Mamardashvili have price tags of at least $38 million.
Arsenal previously purchased Ramsdale from Sheffield United for around $30 million. Despite early questions marks regarding his transfer fee, the England international got off to a stellar start with the Gunners.
Newcastle are also looking at Aaron Ramsdale to be their new goalkeeper
Source link : https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/newcastle-submits-20-million-offer-for-burnley-goalkeeper/
Author : Chris Moore
Publish date : 2024-06-08 16:18:11
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