Eddie Howe has prioritized the England star for a pivotal role

James Trafford of Burnley is a top goalkeeper that Newcastle United is targeting during the summer transfer window as Eddie Howe tries to bolster his team.

Nick Pope, the Englishman’s first-choice keeper, had a shoulder injury back in December, so the Magpies manager was without him for most of the season.Howe wants to give the 32-year-old competition, which has led him to evaluate the goalkeeper situation at St. James’ Park.

Giorgi Mamardashvili of Valencia and Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal were both targeted by the Tyneside team, but both are deemed too costly for the impending transfer window.

James Trafford of Burnley is reportedly Newcastle’s main target, and the Premier League team is about to start contract negotiations with the Clarets, according to Fabricio Romano.

After a difficult debut season in the Premier League with Burnley, Vincent Kompany finally benched the 21-year-old English player due to his performances. Nevertheless, considering his youth, the kid still has plenty of time to improve his skills and has already demonstrated a lot of promise for Howe to work with at Newcastle.

Burnley and Newcastle will start negotiations for James Trafford.

Romano provided an update on Newcastle’s summer goalkeeping quest in his most recent exclusive column for CaughtOffside’s The Daily Briefing.

James Trafford of Burnley is a top target for Eddie Howe, the Newcastle manager, who wants to bolster his goalkeeping corps this summer. Giorgi Mamardashvili of Valencia and Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal are two players the Magpies like, but both are seen to be too costly, the transfer expert added.

“Let’s see how it goes; Newcastle will now start club-to-club negotiations with Burnley. Man City will get 20 percent of any upcoming sales, regardless of the price they settle on selling the England player.