Burnley sign England U-21s hero Trafford from Man City

Burnley sign England U-21s hero Trafford from Man City

Burnley have completed the signing of goalkeeper James Trafford on a four-year deal.

The 20-year-old arrives at Turf Moor from Manchester City for an undisclosed fee after spending last season on loan at League One club Bolton.

Earlier this month, Trafford’s heroics helped England earn European Under-21 Championship glory after he made a diving save to deny Abel Ruiz’s penalty in stoppage time to secure a 1-0 victory against Spain in the final.

He told the Burnley website: “I feel very happy to officially be a Burnley player. 

"I was excited for it to all get done while the Euros was going on, I knew a lot about it and I was waiting to get back to make it all official.

“I want to improve and learn as much as I can here and as a team. 

"I just want to take it a day at a time and try and achieve as much as we can going forward.”

Burnley finished top of the Championship last season with 101 points to earn promotion back to the Premier League and manager Vincent Kompany is looking forward to seeing what Trafford can do. 

He said: “We’ve signed an extremely talented young man. More than just a talent, he’s a great character. 

“James is a very impressive, confident and mature young man. Most people have seen what he’s achieved in his career so far and his level of talent.

“We’re looking forward to developing that even further, making him even better. 

"He’s done so much already and what excites us is how far he can go.”

More News on this


Poch challenges Colwill to prove he deserves to start

Poch challenges Colwill to prove he deserves to start


Mauricio Pochettino admits Levi Colwill will have to fight for his place at Chelsea — despite his abundance of talent. 

The England youth centre-back has started just one of the four games the Blues have played so far during their pre-season tour of the United States. 

Read more
Premier League talking points ahead of the 2023-24 campaign

Premier League talking points ahead of the 2023-24 campaign


The Premier League returns later this month and Treble winners Manchester City will be looking to make it four titles in a row. 

Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to lift the trophy yet again but their rivals will be confident of at least closing the gap.

Read more
Five signings looking to make an impact in 2023-24

Five signings looking to make an impact in 2023-24


The Premier League transfer window has once again seen eye-watering amounts of money spent by clubs looking to improve their squads ahead of the new season.

With plenty of players settling into new surroundings, there will be intrigue as to who can make the quickest impact.

Read more
Liverpool boss Klopp laughs off Mbappe loan link

Liverpool boss Klopp laughs off Mbappe loan link


Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has laughed off suggestions the club are in the running to put together a loan deal for Kylian Mbappe.

France captain Mbappe has been subject of a world-record £259million bid from Saudi Arabia club Al Hilal, but Paris St Germain could also be open to a temporary move ahead of the possibility of seeing him leave for nothing next year at the end of his current contract.

Read more