The Premier League-bound star has already reached an agreement with Newcastle United regarding his personal circumstances for the upcoming season.

The Premier League-bound star has already reached an agreement with Newcastle United regarding his personal circumstances for the upcoming season.

 

 

 

In the midst of a robust interest from Newcastle United, Burnley custodian James Trafford is certain that he will be playing in the Premier League next season. Trafford is a critical factor in Burnley’s contention for automatic promotion from the

 

 

 

Championship, as they have only conceded 11 goals this season and have maintained 26 clean sheets in just 37 matches. The Clarets, who are presently ranked third in the table, are managed by Scott Parker, a former Newcastle captain. They are two points behind the top two teams, Leeds United and Sheffield United. The race is anticipated to be decided in the final eight games of the campaign. However, a transfer to the English top tier is imminent for Trafford,

 

 

 

regardless of Parker’s team’s failure. Although Newcastle’s £16 million bid was rejected last summer, they are anticipated to rekindle their interest in the 22-year-old player, as they have continued to conduct an extensive scouting campaign.Trafford is certain of the division in which he will be playing next year, regardless of whether it is with Burnley or another club. Trafford informed BBC Radio Lancashire

 

 

 

 

(via Burnley Express) that he is confident that he will be playing in the Premier League next season. “It is the league in which I aspire to play; it is undoubtedly the most prestigious in the world.” In order to expedite my progress, I utilised a loan for two years. Trafford was believed to have reached an agreement on personal terms regarding a transfer to St James’ Park in June of last year.

 

 

 

 

However, the transfer did not occur as a result of Newcastle’s failure to meet Burnley’s £20m asking price. Fabrizio Romano has maintained that the “verbal pact is still valid” nearly a year later. United are eager to secure a long-term successor for Nick Pope, who will turn 33 in April, and Martin Dubravka, who is now 36. Trafford has been designated as their primary objective.

 

 

 

The teenager, who was previously a member of Manchester City, was a member of the England under-21 team that won the European Championship two years ago. He has since been promoted to the senior squad. Thomas Tuchel summoned him to take part in the World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia. He was placed on the substitute for both matches, surpassing Aaron Ramsdale of Southampton.

 

 

 

 

While Trafford is still anticipating his first cap, Parker is of the opinion that his custodian is on the brink of becoming England’s top custodian. When queried about the player’s international prospects, Parker responded, “Yes, I believe so.” “I believe that this is a boy with an enormous amount of potential, based on the information you have provided.” “I continue to believe that there is a great deal more to come from him.”

 

 

 

 

I have observed a significant increase in his maturity and comprehension of the game, including his ability to discern when to play and when not to play, as well as his ability to vary up his game. “I am of the opinion that there is no superior custodian in this division who is capable of preventing the ball from entering his net.”