Liverpool plot key signing to replace £20million star Who Join Burnley Inorder To Strengthen The Squad
Liverpool are plotting a move for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford. This is according to Football Insider who indicate that the Merseysides have a solid interest in the young shot-stopper.
The 21-year-old is highly rated and the Reds target him as a replacement for second choice goal keeper, Caoimhin Kelleher.
Kelleher is valued at £20m as per the Mail Online and Liverpool are looking for a competitive bid for the player, who is a vital part of the squad.
Although he has started 25 matches this season, there remains doubts over his future as he wants regular first team action, which is not possible when Alisson is fit.
So, with the Irishman’s future up in the air, James Trafford is seen as his replacement at Anfield.
The Turf Moor goalie has been lauded for his shot stopping skills and playing out from the back. He was part of the England squad during the last international break but is yet to make an appearance.
Liverpool already have suitors for Kelleher from the Premier League, but Celtic have a real interest as they look to replace the retiring Joe Hart.
With Jurgen Klopp set to leave at the end of the campaign, the Reds are already preparing for the new era.
James Trafford is on top of the short-list to improve the goal-keeping department at the club and this season, he has so far made 28 appearances in the Premier League for Burnley.
In your view, should Liverpool prize Trafford away from Tuff Moor or should they push to retain Kelleher?
However, there could be a fresh injury concern for Newcastle United to consider ahead of this weekend’s game.
The Magpies have endured a crazy amount of injury problems during this campaign, and they are not going away as we reach the latter stages.
The latest worry is Fabian Schar, who was only able to play 45 minutes against Sheffield United on Saturday. He had to come off at half time, and was nearly forced to be withdrawn much earlier.
After the game, Howe stated that the £3million man had a hamstring problem, which meant he could not sprint.
Emil Krafth took his place and did well, but Newcastle officials will have everything crossed that Schar is available for the upcoming trip to Lancashire.
The club provided an update on their official website on Wednesday, sharing 27 training photos from this week as Howe’s players prepare to face Burnley.
The likes of Alexander Isak, Bruno Guimaraes, Harvey Barnes and Anthony Gordon were involved, as were youngsters Alex Murphy and Ben Parkinson.
