Bakayoko is unlikely to move to Newcastle in January, as the Magpies have another deal in mind

The January transfer window represents an opportunity for Newcastle United to bring in a new face or two, although Yohan Bakayoko does not want to move to Tyneside in the new year.

Eddie Howe He needs him Newcastle Side to start capturing the required points in Premier League To push them towards European places.

In order to do this, Magpie can’t think of selling his talismanalthough the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules may dictate that they do so.

Newcastle are looking for a different target than Johan Bakayoko

This is ostensibly the reason Newcastle is facing difficulties Bakayoko from Eindhoven

There is a clear need for reinforcements elsewhere which likely means there is no more money available to go towards the exciting 21-year-old Belgian.

In fact, according to The athlete (Subscription required) Newcastle are firmly focused on their desire to sign Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford in January, and as a result are unlikely to follow through on initial interest in Bakayoko. Certainly not in the first month of the new year by any means.

It is believed that Clarets coach, Scott Parker, would not view such a deal favourably, but with Burnley also in the same boat in terms of staying on the right side of Financial Fair Play, it is a deal he may have to consider. .

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Bakayoko will have to wait to move to the Premier League

At just 22 years old, Trafford has cemented himself as one of the best emerging young English goalkeepers in the country.

While there is plenty of time for him to make his mark at a higher level of the English Championship, now may feel like the time is right to test himself against the best.

No fee has been mentioned yet for the custodian, although it’s a fair bet that if Newcastle want to afford him, they will need to sell before they can buy.