Having recently been relegated from the Premier League, Burnley’s Ederson Trafford is being eyed up by Chelsea and Newcastle United, who are both said to be keen on the keeper.
- Despite a bumpy season, Chelsea leads the race to sign Burnley’s Ederson Trafford for £20 million due to his potential as a bright prospect.
According to Alan Nixon of The Sun, The Blues are ahead in the race though and ready to make a £20 million bid for the keeper, who, despite a bumpy season, is still seen as one of England’s bright prospects.
At just 21 years of age, the former Bolton man represents a player who has a high ceiling and this follows the pattern of Chelsea trying to sign emerging young talent.
Ederson Trafford transfer latest
- Despite a bumpy season, Chelsea leads the race to sign Burnley’s James Trafford for £20 million due to his potential as a bright prospect.
- Manchester City’s high sell-on clause and buy-back option on Trafford create a complex situation for his potential transfer to Chelsea or Newcastle United.
- After an impressive loan season with Bolton Wanderers, Trafford has struggled at Burnley, leading to uncertainty about his future in the Premier League.Having recently been relegated from the Premier League, Burnley’s James Trafford is being eyed up by Chelsea and Newcastle United, who are both said to be keen on the keeper.
According to Alan Nixon of The Sun, The Blues are ahead in the race though and ready to make a £20 million bid for the keeper, who, despite a bumpy season, is still seen as one of England’s bright prospects.
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At just 21 years of age, the former Bolton man represents a player who has a high ceiling and this follows the pattern of Chelsea trying to sign emerging young talent.
Having starred on loan at the Wanderers, this season has not quite gone to plan for the Burnley man.
Signing from Manchester City, for an initial fee of £15 million, the keeper is one of the most expensive signings for the Clarets ever. But, upon their return to Championship football, they have the chance to make a profit, as per Alan Nixon.
Sources close to the club believe that they would be happy to sell last year’s summer signing and managerless Chelsea are the team currently leading the race.
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