Newcastle window goes from bad to worse as Premier League rivals hijack transfer

Manchester City are set to re-sign Newcastle target James Trafford, talkSPORT understands. The Burnley goalkeeper had been heavily linked with a move to the Magpies this summer after an excellent Championship campaign. Trafford is heading back City two years after his exitGetty Trafford equalled the record for the most clean sheets in one season across the top four leagues in England with an astonishing 29. City now look set to welcome him back to the Etihad Stadium for a £27million fee after activating matching rights on Newcastle’s offer. The 22-year-old has rejected Newcastle, and agreed to sign a five-year deal with the option of an extra year at City instead. Pep Guardiola’s side sold him to Burnley for an initial £15m in 2023. Trafford made 28 Premier League appearances for the Clarets before their relegation to the Championship. Burnley then conceded just 16 goals in 46 matches with Trafford in goal to seal a triumphant return to the top flight. The 2023 U21 Euros winner with England joins City amid the pending exit of Stefan Ortega, who is of interest to Burnley and Leicester City. Trafford’s move marks another huge blow for Newcastle in what has been a testing summer transfer window. talkSPORT reported earlier in July that they feared a hijack from City for the goalkeeper. Newcastle also saw two bids rejected last summer despite agreeing personal terms. Trafford turned down a move to Newcastle for a return to ManchesterGetty The 22-year-old has played in the Premier League, Championship and League One On Thursday, talkSPORT reported that Alexander Isak has asked to leave the Magpies this summer. Isak has not joined the travelling party for their pre-season tour and wants to explore his options. Liverpool have shown plenty of interest in the Swedish striker, who scored 27 goals in all competitions last season. However, the Premier League champions have just signed another ex-Newcastle target in Hugo Ekitike in a £79m deal. Eddie Howe’s side were also keen on Joao Pedro, but it was Chelsea who hijacked a move and signed him from Brighton for £60m. A new striker will now be a priority at St. James’ Park ahead of the 2025/26 season. Trafford was key to Burnley’s instant return to the Premier LeagueGetty Howe and co. have missed out on yet another signingGetty talkSPORT understands Yoane Wissa is a target alongside RB Leipzig duo Benjamin Sesko and Lois Openda. Newcastle have seen a £25m bid for Wissa rejected by Brentford, who want at leats £40m. Manchester United remain interested in Sesko, and his Leipzig teammate Openda has previously caught the eye of Bayern Munich. Trafford’s promising career so far Formerly a midfielder in the youth tanks at Carlisle United, Trafford made 23 appearances for City’s academy sides. He joined Accrington Stanley on loan for the first half of the 2021/22 season but he featured just 11 times before leaving. Trafford later signed for Bolton Wanderers for the second half of the campaign and kept four clean sheets in his first four appearances. His loan spell at Bolton was extended for the following season, during which he won the EFL Trophy. Trafford was also named as the club’s Young Player of the Year with Liverpool defender Conor Bradley. Burnley signed him for a potential £19m in July 2023, with his debut coming against former club City. Trafford was named in the 2024/25 Championship Team of the Season and also won the Golden Glove award.

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Manchester City are set to re-sign Newcastle target James Trafford, talkSPORT understands.

The Burnley goalkeeper had been heavily linked with a move to the Magpies this summer after an excellent Championship campaign.

Trafford equalled the record for the most clean sheets in one season across the top four leagues in England with an astonishing 29.

City now look set to welcome him back to the Etihad Stadium for a £27million fee after activating matching rights on Newcastle’s offer.

The 22-year-old has rejected Newcastle, and agreed to sign a five-year deal with the option of an extra year at City instead.

Pep Guardiola’s side sold him to Burnley for an initial £15m in 2023.

Trafford made 28 Premier League appearances for the Clarets before their relegation to the Championship.

Burnley then conceded just 16 goals in 46 matches with Trafford in goal to seal a triumphant return to the top flight.

The 2023 U21 Euros winner with England joins City amid the pending exit of Stefan Ortega, who is of interest to Burnley and Leicester City.

Trafford’s move marks another huge blow for Newcastle in what has been a testing summer transfer window.

talkSPORT reported earlier in July that they feared a hijack from City for the goalkeeper.

Newcastle also saw two bids rejected last summer despite agreeing personal terms.

On Thursday, talkSPORT reported that Alexander Isak has asked to leave the Magpies this summer.

Isak has not joined the travelling party for their pre-season tour and wants to explore his options.

Liverpool have shown plenty of interest in the Swedish striker, who scored 27 goals in all competitions last season.

However, the Premier League champions have just signed another ex-Newcastle target in Hugo Ekitike in a £79m deal.

Eddie Howe’s side were also keen on Joao Pedro, but it was Chelsea who hijacked a move and signed him from Brighton for £60m.

A new striker will now be a priority at St. James’ Park ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Newcastle have seen a £25m bid for Wissa rejected by Brentford, who want at leats £40m.

Manchester United remain interested in Sesko, and his Leipzig teammate Openda has previously caught the eye of Bayern Munich.

Formerly a midfielder in the youth tanks at Carlisle United, Trafford made 23 appearances for City’s academy sides.

He joined Accrington Stanley on loan for the first half of the 2021/22 season but he featured just 11 times before leaving.

Trafford later signed for Bolton Wanderers for the second half of the campaign and kept four clean sheets in his first four appearances.

His loan spell at Bolton was extended for the following season, during which he won the EFL Trophy.

Trafford was also named as the club’s Young Player of the Year with Liverpool defender Conor Bradley.

Burnley signed him for a potential £19m in July 2023, with his debut coming against former club City.

Trafford was named in the 2024/25 Championship Team of the Season and also won the Golden Glove award.