Newcastle’s pursuit of a goalkeeper previously included Burnley’s James Trafford, a highly-rated England Under-21 international. However, Burnley, currently in the Championship, are reluctant to part ways with their star players as they aim for an immediate return to the Premier League under manager Scott Parker. If Burnley achieve promotion, they hope to persuade Trafford to stay at Turf Moor, complicating Newcastle’s efforts to secure his services. This has shifted Newcastle’s focus firmly onto Ramsdale, who could be more attainable during the January transfer window.