July 1, 2024

Man City preparing to trigger transfer clause as fresh Newcastle United bid expected after double swoop

Newcastle United transfers: The Magpies are hoping to secure a deal with Burnley for goalkeeper James Trafford.

Newcastle United are focusing on signing Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford after already agreeing their first signings of the summer transfer window.

Lloyd Kelly is set to join Newcastle as a free agent in a deal that could be concluded by the end of the week with the defender undergoing his medical. The Magpies have also agreed a £28million deal with Chelsea to make Lewis Hall’s loan move permanent on July 1.

Now the club will be looking to secure Trafford having already agreed personal terms with the 21-year-old. But they must now agree a fee with Burnley, who paid £15million to Manchester City last summer.

City will trigger a 20% sell-on clause for Trafford if sold by Burnley, who are understood to be looking for a fee of around £20million for the goalkeeper. The Clarets have already rejected a £16million bid from Newcastle, who are preparing a new proposal which is expected to be an initial fee with various performance-related add-ons.

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