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Journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed who Newcastle United’s “top” target this summer is, with personal terms already agreed with the player in question....TAP HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY..>>
The Magpies have reportedly joined the race to sign Tammy Abraham in the summer transfer window, with the Englishman likely to leave Roma. He is currently on loan at fellow Serie A side AC Milan for the remainder of the season.
Newcastle also need to be focusing on signing at least one new centre-back at the end of the campaign, with Bournemouth teenager Dean Huijsen linked with a move to St James’ Park. Still just 19 years of age, the Dutchman has been superb at the heart of the Cherries’ defence all season, helping them mount a genuine top-four push in the Premier League.
Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen celebrates after the match
Hugo Ekitike has emerged as another attacking option for the Magpies, with the 22-year-old scoring 12 times in the Bundesliga for Eintracht Frankfurt in 2024/25 to date, also chipping in with two goals and assists apiece in the Europa League.
Darwin Nunez missed a sitter for Liverpool against Aston Villa in midweek, but Newcastle have felt his wrath in the past, not least when he scored twice late on at St James’ last season. They have been mentioned as an option for the Reds striker, but in a swap deal with Alexander Isak, which could be disastrous.
Romano reveals Newcastle’s “top” goalkeeper target
Taking to X on Friday, Romano said that Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford remains the “top” target for Newcastle this summer, with PIF already having a personal term agreement in place:
At this point, it would be a surprise if Trafford wasn’t a Magpies player next season, considering the level of interest there has been in him in recent months.
The 22-year-old is enjoying a fantastic campaign with Burnley, starting 32 matches in the Championship and being part of a team that has incredibly only conceded nine goals in the league all season long before this weekend’s action. He even saved two late penalties from Wilson Isidor in the 0-0 draw with Sunderland last month, with Scott Parker hailing him after the game:
“Two penalties and the game could have looked very different if not for James Trafford and the saves he’s made. Not many words can describe what he’s produced. I don’t think I’ve been involved in a game like that one at the end. Both were very good penalties and Traff has flown across his goal. Everything about him in terms of those big saves, we owe him one tonight.”
At just 22, Trafford feels like the natural heir to Nick Pope at Newcastle, and a possible future England No.1 if he reaches his potential, so the Magpies signing him this summer makes complete sense.Read Full Details
