Burnley close to completing £19m move for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford as Englishman continues to shine at the U21 European Championship
- The Clarets are working on a deal that starts at £15m and could rise by £4m
- A20 per cent sell-on clause is likely to be added into the transfer
- Trafford has kept four consecutive clean sheets for the England U21s
Burnley are on the verge of sealing a £19million move for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford.
A breakout star of England Under 21s’ run to the European Championship semi finals, Trafford has caught the attention of a host of clubs this summer.
The Clarets, whose current No 1 is former City stopper Aro Muric, are working on a deal that starts at £15m and could rise by a further £4m.
Mail Sport understands a 20 per cent sell-on clause is likely to be added into the transfer should the two clubs come to a formal agreement.
Burnley are on the verge of sealing a £19m move for Man City goalkeeper James Trafford
Trafford has kept four consecutive clean sheets for the Under 21s out in Georgia and was being watched by Leicester City.
Vincent Kompany has stolen a march on the competition, however, as he plans for Burnley’s return to the Premier League.
Trafford spent last season on loan at League One Bolton Wanderers as they made the playoffs and recently claimed that he feels ready to play on the biggest stage.
Trafford has been breakout star of England U21s’ run to the European Championship semi final
