Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing 22-year-old Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Newcastle United are keen on James Trafford as well, and it will be interesting to see where the 22-year- old goalkeeper ends up. The young shot-stopper is open to joining Manchester United.
Manchester United need an alternative to Andre Onana, who has been quite inconsistent since the move from Inter Milan. The Ghanaian international has been quite error prone, and Manchester United need improvements if they want to fight for major trophies. So, several candidates, including Mike Maignan, have emerged on their radar.
James Trafford has done quite well for the EFL Championship outfit, keeping a league-high 24 clean sheets and conceding only nine goals. So, he could prove to be an interesting acquisition for Manchester United.
The opportunity to join Manchester United will be quite exciting for Trafford, and he will be excited to complete the move if the opportunity presents itself. Manchester United certainly have the financial resources to get the deal done.
Convincing the Englishman to join the club will not be difficult, as he is open to moving to Old Trafford. They are among the biggest clubs in the world, and most players will be attracted to the idea of joining them. Moving to the Premier League could help Trafford improve further. Regular exposure to the top flight could accelerate his development.
Newcastle United keen on Trafford
Newcastle United are looking at a quality long-term replacement for Nick Pope and have their sights on James Trafford. The former Burnley goalkeeper has been a shadow of his former self, and he has struggled with injuries as well. He needs to be replaced, and signing the 22-year-old as a replacement would be a wise decision.
Trafford will want to compete at the highest level, and the opportunity to join clubs like Manchester United and Newcastle United will be quite exciting for him. He will want to prove his quality in the Premier League, and both clubs would be attractive destinations for him.
Manchester United and Newcastle United have ambitious projects, and they could provide him with the platform to compete in European football and fight for trophies in the near future. The 22-year-old is extremely talented, and he has a bright future. If the two clubs managed to negotiate a reasonable deal for the English goalkeeper the move could look like a bargain in the long run.
