Gossip: Trafford agrees terms with Newcastle
Newcastle have launched a bid to sign Burnley's English goalkeeper James Trafford, 22. (Telegraph - subscription required), externalTrafford has agreed terms with Newcastle and talks between the two clubs are ongoing. (Fabrizio Romano), externalWant more transfer stories? Read Friday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
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