Trafford signed for the Clarets last year following the club’s promotion to the Premier League, joining from Manchester City in a deal worth a reported £15 million, plus an extra £4 million in add-ons.
Despite Burnley’s relegation to the Championship, the youngster is still highly-rated in football despite being dropped by Vincent Kompany in mid-March for Aro Muric, with the Kosovan becoming the first-choice once more until the end of the campaign.
Carlton Palmer backs Newcastle United to sign Burnley’s James Trafford
Ex-England international turned pundit Carlton Palmer believes that Trafford could be a good signing for Newcastle, given the issues with Nick Pope’s fitness this year.
However, he has warned the Magpies that it could cost north of £25 million to convince Burnley to cash in on the shot-stopper.
“Relegated Burnley are planning for life in the Championship, and Vincent Kompany has some very difficult decisions to make,” Palmer told Football League World.
“Obviously you want to keep your better players and you want to try and get an immediate return to the Premier League.
“One person who has been attracting a lot of attention is Burnley’s young goalkeeper James Trafford.
“Despite Burnley’s poor defensive record, he’s been one of the shining lights at Burnley this season.
“I’m sure Vincent Kompany would like to keep young James, but there’s a lot of clubs who are looking at him.
