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

The January transfer window represents a chance for Newcastle United to bring in one or two new faces, although Johan Bakayoko does not want to move to Tyneside in the new year.

Eddie Howe he needs his Newcastle side to start collecting the necessary points in the Premier League to push them to the European places.

To do this, the Magpies can not consider selling their talismanalthough the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules can dictate what they want.

Newcastle see a different target for Johan Bakayoko

That is apparently why Newcastle are facing difficulties Bakayoko from PSV Eindhoven

There is an apparent need to strengthen elsewhere which likely means there are no funds available to be set aside for the exciting 21-year-old Belgian.

Indeed, according The Athletic (subscription required), Newcastle are laser-focused in their desire to land Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford in January, and as a result are unlikely to follow up on the initial interest in Bakayoko. Certainly not in the first month of the new year at any rate.

It is believed that Clarets manager Scott Parker will not look upon such a deal favourably, but with Burnley also in the same boat in terms of staying on the right side of the Financial Fair Play, is an agreement that may be forced to consider. .

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Bakayoko will have to wait for the Premier League move

At just 22 years of age, Trafford is cementing himself as one of the best young English goalkeepers coming up in the country.

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

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