After a season that saw the Magpies finish 13th despite spending hundreds of millions last summer, you could fairly argue Newcastle need improvement all over the pitch. Anthony Gordon's move to Barcelona has left a gaping hole in the forward line that must be addressed but in terms of pure urgency, the goalkeeping department has been crying out for a refresh for some time. It was high on the agenda last summer when Trafford was again the primary target – though Newcastle dallied on a deal to sign him from Burnley, allowing Manchester City to swoop in at the 11th hour and gazump them.
