James Trafford makes huge faux pas on social media as he nears move to Newcastle United – he’ll have to learn

James Trafford Nears Newcastle Move – But He’s Already Made a Tiny (But Costly) Mistake

If reports are accurate, James Trafford could soon be heading to Tyneside after agreeing personal terms with Newcastle United.

The 22-year-old Burnley goalkeeper has been waiting a year for this move after a £20 million transfer collapsed last summer. Following an outstanding Championship campaign—where he kept 29 clean sheets and played a key role in Burnley’s promotion—the Clarets have understandably raised their valuation, causing negotiations to stall slightly.

Burnley are now demanding £40 million for the England international, while Newcastle’s latest offer is believed to be around £30 million. Despite the gap, a deal is still expected to go through this summer.

A Social Media Slip-Up

Trafford had already won over Newcastle fans last season with a heroic two-penalty save against Sunderland. However, he may need to do some damage control after a minor—but significant—spelling mistake in Elliot Anderson’s Instagram comments.

Celebrating England U21s’ European Championship win, Trafford wrote “Haway”—a spelling closely associated with Sunderland. Newcastle fans, including Anderson himself, were quick to correct him, emphasizing that the proper Geordie version is “Howay.” Given his impending move, it’s a distinction he’ll need to master quickly.

One Free Pass… But No More

We’ll give Trafford the benefit of the doubt this time. Though he’s from Cumbria, the “Haway” vs. “Howay” nuance is something only locals tend to obsess over. Still, let’s consider this his first and last warning!

With any luck, a deal between Newcastle and Burnley will be finalized in the coming days, finally bringing Trafford to St. James’ Park—where he’ll hopefully stick to the correct spelling from now on.