Newcastle reignite transfer interest in Manchester City’s James Trafford

Newcastle reignite transfer interest in Manchester City’s James Trafford James Trafford faces a summer transfer dilemma over his future in club football this summer. The Englishman is currently second-choice to Gianluigi Donnarumma at the Etihad Stadium, and is believed to be keen for more regular first-team opportunities. Newcastle United have revived interest in his signature this summer, having come close to signing him during the last mid-year market. James Trafford has once again emerged as the primary transfer target for Newcastle United this summer, with fresh contacts established between the two clubs involved. The Magpies attempted to acquire Trafford from Burnley during the last summer transfer window, but were ultimately beaten to the player’s signature by Manchester City – who had a release clause available to be activated in the his Turf Moor contract. James Trafford expresses gratitude to Manchester City fans as summer exit nears The 23-year-old rejoined the Etihad Stadium club under the impression that he would be Pep Guardiola’s first choice in goal, selecting the No.1 shirt in the process. However, City would go on to make the signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma , restricting Trafford largely to Cup duties. In the back-up role at City last season, James Trafford amassed just 17 appearances, but played a vital role in the club winning both available domestic cup competitions and keeping a clean sheet at Wembley in both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup finals. Despite some suggesting incoming boss Enzo Maresca could have a decision to make in terms of whether to side with a more capable goalkeeper when it comes to ball-playing, as such integrating Trafford into first-choice, the Englishman has a decision to make on his future. Newcastle United revive Trafford interest Now, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein , Newcastle United have established fresh contact with Manchester City to express a desire to recruit the club’s back-up choice goalkeeper and England international, James Trafford. It is insisted that the two sides are yet to enter formal negotiations over the player, and the situation is only further complicated by Trafford wanting to hold off deciding on his future until returning from the World Cup. Manchester City eyeing former academy goalkeeper as James Trafford replacement This is a developing story. More to follow.