Sources: Newcastle lead Tottenham in race to sign Man City player
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(Credit: Imago) Sat 28 March 2026 17:12, UK James Trafford is increasingly likely to join Newcastle United over any other Premier League club as they target a new goalkeeper addition this summer.Trafford’s return to Man City has not gone to plan so far after Gianluigi Donnarumma was signed to almost instantly take his number one goalkeeper status away.The 23-year-old has made 13 appearances for the Citizens this season, with a fine showing as they lifted the Carabao Cup against Arsenal last weekend.He has publicly outlined his desire to play more, and as I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, Newcastle remain interested in his services as they plan an overhaul of their goalkeeping department.Newcastle’s transfer plans involve signing a new keeper, but it remains unclear whether Nick Pope or Aaron Ramsdale will remain at the club for next season. 🔄 Newcastle Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Newcastle United boardroom. VISIT THE NEWCASTLE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Newcastle remain firmly interested in James Trafford ahead of the summerTrafford made his senior England debut against Uruguay on Friday, and looks to be in a strong position to make Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad this summer.He was very close to joining Newcastle last summer before leaving Burnley for Man City, but despite that snub, Eddie Howe remains a keen admirer of his ability between the sticks.LeagueAppearancesGoals concededClean sheetsPremier League31663Championship451629League One788031Trafford’s senior club career stats by league (top four tiers)Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “I think obviously we know Newcastle are long-term admirers of James Trafford.
It looked like he was going to make that move onky for Man City to steal in and lure him back to the Etihad Stadium“Obviously Trafford is not too happy that he’s been displaced as number one at City, with Gianluigi Donnarumma coming in. He’s admitted that he has been shocked by what has happened to him.
“I’m sure Newcastle have continued to keep tabs on Trafford…they’ll be looking at him as a potential new signing. “If Trafford wants to leave City in the summer in search of regular first-team football, there’ll be a number of Premier League clubs who’ll be interested in the England goalkeeper.”Lewis Hall wants to stay at Newcastle despite Chelsea interestHall has been a standout for Newcastle from left-back this season and is attracting attention from his former club ahead of the summer window.The 21-year-old featured off the bench for England against Uruguay and is also in contention to make the plane to North America this summer.Sources have told Football Insider that, despite Chelsea’s interest in his services, Hall is happy to stay at Newcastle as he feels he is progressing well on Tyneside.He could well link up with new international teammate Trafford in the Magpies’ backline next season, but Tino Livramento may move on as top clubs also chase his signature.