Newcastle United has agreed to a £25 million bid and has also agreed to personal terms. Fabrizio Romano has indicated that the transaction could be finalised next week.

Newcastle United has agreed to a £25 million bid and has also agreed to personal terms. Fabrizio Romano has indicated that the transaction could be finalised next week.

Burnley rejected Newcastle’s two approaches to acquire goalkeeper James Trafford last summer, despite Trafford’s consent to the transfer. Trafford’s value has substantially increased in the minds of The Clarets since that time, as he maintained 29 clean sheets in 45 Championship appearances to assist in the club’s return to the Premier League.