Eddie Howe’s side have been interested in Trafford, 23, for the past few seasons but he opted to return to Man City last summer.
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City then signed Gianluigi Donnarumma and Trafford was relegated to a back-up role, with the England international now looking to leave the Etihad once again.
According to The Chronicle, Newcastle are now in pole position to sign the goalkeeper after Aston Villa pulled out of the race.
It’s understood that Villa are now keen on keeping Emi Martinez as their number one, despite reports suggesting Juventus were interested.