Newcastle United’s chances of signing James Trafford any time soon have been made harder by Manchester City’s interest in Tino Livramento.
Geordie Boot Boys understands that Manchester City are interested in signing Livramento from Newcastle, while they have also previously expressed an interest in Bruno Guimaraes.
Man City, of course, beat Newcastle to the signing of Trafford earlier this summer despite the fact that Eddie Howe chased the former Burnley goalkeeper for two summers.
After turning us down this summer, do you even want Trafford at Newcastle anymore?! If not, who else do we target?
Newcastle eventually signed Aaron Ramsdale on loan instead but there is no guarantee he will be kept on next summer, while there remain doubts about Nick Pope’s form as a whole.
Ahead of the January transfer window, Trafford could be too expensive for Newcastle, although that may not be the only issue in regard to potentially signing him.
Man City’s interest in Tino Livramento complicates Newcastle United’s move for James Trafford
According to Newcastle World, relations between Newcastle and Man City off the pitch aren’t particularly cordial right now.
It’s added that City’s active interest in Livramento further complicates them.
They claim that while a move for Trafford isn’t completely off the cards, it currently seems unlikely.
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Why missing out on James Trafford could be a good thing for Newcastle over Tino Livramento
Newcastle are planning contract talks with Livramento, who is on record of saying he’s happy at the club.
Though missing out on Trafford once again could be considered a blow given how long Newcastle were interested in him, keeping Livramento is of the utmost importance.
His current deal doesn’t expire until the summer of 2028 but, if the Alexander Isak saga taught Newcastle anything, it’s that top players have to be rewarded on a revolving basis.
Clearly, other clubs could come in for the 23-year-old, but at least keeping City at bay would be a start to batting off the interest.
If not signing Trafford means keeping Livramento amid some difficult relations with City, then it may be a necessary step.
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