This was supposed to be one of the most important summer transfer windows for Newcastle United.
After a successful season last year when they won the Carabao Cup and secured Champions League football, they have failed to keep up the momentum.
They need to sign multiple players to improve squad depth and be competitive in the Champions League.
But what they are doing is not only frustrating for their fans but also concerning for the board.
Newcastle just cannot seem to get deals over the line. They were in for Liam Delap, who joined Chelsea. The same story is for Joao Pedro as well.
Also, they wanted to sign Hugo Ekitike, but Liverpool snatched the French striker from Newcastle.
The Magpies started the window positively by securing the signing of Antonito Cordero from Malaga on a free transfer.
After him, Newcastle signed Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest in mid-July for £55 million.
Now, after Liverpool and Chelsea, another Premier League side that will compete in the Champions League has given Newcastle a telling transfer blow.
Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign one of the prime Newcastle United transfer targets.
Newcastle were targeting the player for a very long time. Yes, Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign James Trafford from Burnley, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Trafford left Manchester City in 2023 to join Burnley. However, after his heroic performances, Pep Guardiola was adamant to bring their academy player back to the club.
City will pay £40 million to Burnley, and the newly promoted Premier League club also added a buyback clause in the deal.
Trafford has informed Newcastle about his decision to join City. At the start of the window, City were not even considering a move for the player.
But the Magpies were not acting fast, and when City set their sights on the player, the deal was only a matter of time.
Newcastle will not have to think twice about letting Nick Pope join Leeds United, as they have missed out on his replacement.
🚨🔵 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City agree deal to sign James Trafford as new goalkeeper, here we go!
Deal in place with Burnley under value of £40m buy back clause. Trafford said yes to Man City as Pep Guardiola wanted him.
Newcastle are also informed about Trafford’s decision. pic.twitter.com/UG4X3V2lsZ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 25, 2025
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