Newcastle have “agreed personal terms” with PIF’s “priority” summer target
Fabrizio Romano has provided a big update.
Newcastle United have “agreed personal terms” with a “priority” £25k-a-week target ahead of a summer move, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Newcastle transfer news
The Magpies will be targeting new signings in various areas of the pitch in the summer transfer window, as Eddie Howe looks to bounce back after a relatively disappointing season for his side in the Premier League.
Former Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has been linked with a move to St James’ Park, with the attacking ace now a free agent after leaving the King Power Stadium at the end of the campaign. He has the same agent as Joelinton, which could potentially help discussions over the transfer.
A new goalkeeper appears to be high up on Howe’s list of priorities ahead of next season, with Nick Pope suffering an injury-plagued 2023/24 campaign. Young Burnley stopper James Trafford has emerged as a long-term option between the sticks, with a first bid submitted for his services.
In midfield, Marseille’s Matteo Guendouzi is reportedly wanted by Newcastle in the coming months, with the Frenchman picking up plenty of Premier League in the past during his stint with Arsenal. He is thought to have fallen out with his current manager Igor Tudor, and could therefore look for a new challenge.
Newcastle agree personal terms with player
According to Romano on X, Newcastle have now agreed personal terms with Trafford over a summer move to the club, seeing him as a “priority” option to bring in.
“Understand Newcastle have agreed personal terms with James Trafford as priority option to become new goalkeeper. New proposal to Burnley expected soon, in the region of £15m with add-ons based on performances. Man City will receive 20% of the fee from Burnley.”
