‘At this moment’ - Burnley opened Newcastle United transfer door amid £20m links
Newcastle United are reportedly considering a last-minute move for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford
Scott Parker confirmed Burnley may be helpless from losing James Trafford earlier this month.
Newcastle United are reportedly interested in a deadline-day move for the England youth international. The Clarets value Trafford at £20million and Toon chiefs were rumoured to be interested earlier this summer.
Interest faded but the Daily Mail claimed earlier today that Newcastle have renewed their efforts and hope to land the goalkeeper by 11pm tonight. Any deal would likely require an outgoing given United’s unprecedented situation between the sticks.
The Magpies boast five senior shot-stoppers in their ranks - a fact that has puzzled supporters. Should he arrive, however, Trafford - a former Manchester City prodigy - would be the only goalie under 30.
Ex-Toon captain Parker took charge of Burnley in the summer and admitted he could leave before the window slams shut. Speaking earlier this month, Parker said: “At this moment in time, he’s here. What you need to understand is that speculation is speculation. James is here and James has got the shirt, hence why he played.
“To answer your question, is he the number one? At this moment in time, he is. But in saying that he’s got someone behind him, or two others behind him that will push and try and get that shirt off him.
“What happens in the future? I don't know, I can’t answer that. But as of now, this is someone who I thought was brilliant on Monday night (against Luton Town). He showed his quality again. He’s another one that had a tough season last year but he’s an exceptional keeper and he showed every bit of his quality on Monday night.”