The medical for Newcastle United’s replacement of James Trafford has been confirmed by Sky Sports, and the transaction has been finalised at a cost of £40 million.

The medical for Newcastle United’s replacement of James Trafford has been confirmed by Sky Sports, and the transaction has been finalised at a cost of £40 million.

 

 

The Clarets are expected to affirm the arrival of a new custodian, which has increased Newcastle’s chances of signing Trafford from Burnley.

 

 

 

 

Burnley have reached an agreement to sign 21-year-old Karlsruher SC custodian Max Weiss on a four-year contract for £4.2 million, according to Sky Germany. “The total transfer fee is €5 million.” Contract that extends until 2029. Burnley was astonished by his physical condition following his vacation. The 21-year-old custodian has the potential to establish himself as their long-term first choice.

 

 

 

 

SkySportDE is expected to announce exclusive news in the near future. Given that Weiss is of comparable age to Trafford, allegations that he may serve as the club’s long-term number one bolster the notion that he has been recruited as Trafford’s long-term replacement. Newcastle United is preparing to make a transfer for James Trafford. Burnley has secured a new custodian,

 

 

 

 

which could potentially facilitate Trafford’s departure. Burnley values Trafford at approximately £40 million, which would establish him as the fifth most expensive custodian in history. Newcastle is currently in discussions regarding a prospective agreement with him. Fabrizio Romano, a transfer expert, asserted that the transfer “could occur” next month,

 

 

 

 

with negotiations expected to intensify next week. Romano tweeted that negotiations between Newcastle and Burnley for James Trafford are currently in progress. “The deal is expected to accelerate from next week, as club-to-club discussions are ongoing and the deal can be finalised as early as July.”Romano has also asserted that the personal parameters that

 

 

 

Trafford agreed to at Newcastle last summer are still “valid” this transfer window. “Newcastle has been in personal terms with James Trafford since the summer of 2024, and the verbal agreement remains valid,” he tweeted. He remains at the forefront of the roster for Newcastle’s new custodian position in the upcoming season. The Gazette has established a new

 

 

 

 

WhatsApp NUFC channel to provide the most recent news, analysis, and team and injury updates directly to your phone. To become a member of our NUFC WhatsApp channel, simply click on this link. James Trafford expressed his desire to transfer to NUFC. Trafford recently communicated his desire for a transfer to occur last summer, without specifically mentioning Newcastle.