Newcastle United are believed to be "planning a new offer" that could be as much as £40m to sign an "incredible" player in the summer transfer window.
More attacking targets at Newcastle after Elanga
The Magpies have lost Callum Wilson, following the veteran striker's decision to leave the club, which has heightened the need for attacking reinforcements at St James' Park this summer, despite the addition of new winger Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest.
The winger has cost PIF up to £55m and Newcastle certainly appear to be targeting more players in attacking areas, with Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi the latest star to be linked with a move ahead of the new Premier League season.
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The Magpies are also said to have entered the race to sign Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, with the Englishman's future at the club up in the air currently. He could be an ideal upgrade on Wilson, providing strong competition for Alexander Isak, assuming he stays put.
Brentford's Yoane Wissa is another exciting target for Newcastle, with the 28-year-old potentially keen on testing himself at a bigger club at this point in his career, especially if fellow attacking ace Bryan Mbeumo also leaves the Bees in the coming weeks. Now, a key update has dropped regarding a PIF target at the other end of the pitch.
Newcastle ready new offer for "incredible" star
According to Football Insider's Pete O'Rourke, Newcastle are now "planning a new offer" for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford, with the Englishman one of their most prominent transfer targets in recent months.
Several bids from the Magpies have already been rejected, with an "upfront offer of £22m with add-ons taking it close to £40m" now being prepared in this latest update.
England's Jarell Quansah, James Trafford and Taylor Harwood-Bellis line up before the match
Trafford continues to stand out as the perfect choice for Newcastle between the sticks, with the 22-year-old having so much long-term potential, being hailed by Burnley manager Scott Parker for his "world-class" ability.
"I was quoted in saying that he’s a world-class keeper, which he is and there is no doubt that I see him as a future England keeper. He’s been incredible."
The 22-year-old Trafford was a star performer for Burnley throughout a triumphant Championship campaign that saw them return to the Premier League, with the Clarets remarkably conceding just 16 goals in their 46 league matches.
While he is clearly still a very young goalkeeper, he already possesses an aura and maturity to his game that suggests there is no reason why he couldn't oust Nick Pope straight away at Newcastle, even though the current Magpies man remains a good option.
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Trafford is a genuine contender to be England's next No.1 after Jordan Pickford, assuming he continues on his current trajectory, and while a total of £40m is a lot to pay for a player, it could prove to be a bargain over time. Hopefully, he is desperate to join, putting further pressure on Burnley to accept the offer.