Newcastle United remain interested in signing Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford, sources have told Football Insider.
The Premier League club held talks with Burnley over a deal for the 21-year-old shot-stopper but could not secure an agreement.
Football Insider revealed earlier in the transfer window that Newcastle had a £15 million bid rejected by Burnley with the Lancashire club holding out for £20 million.
Trafford has started and finished both of Burnley’s Championship games so far this season as new manager Scott Parker seeks to earn promotion back to the Premier League.
Newcastle United remain interested in Burnley’s James Trafford
Current number one Nick Pope missed a large portion of last season due to a shoulder injury, totaling 27 games.
Eddie Howe’s side have already signed two goalkeepers so far this transfer window but are reluctant to miss out on a player they regard as being one for the future in Trafford.
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