Chelsea already know Cole Palmer's opinion on latest transfer target as 'full review' planned

Cole Palmer has already dubbed transfer target James Trafford a "world-class" talent.

The Blues' struggles to find a top-quality goalkeeper have been ongoing for several years. and Filip Jorgensen this season have battled to become Enzo Maresca's first-choice goalkeeper.

However, , instead showcasing their own in-between the sticks. That’s despite Sanchez joining for £25million from Brighton in August 2023 and Jorgensen being signed for £20.7m last summer from Villarreal.

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Chelsea also have three other shot-stoppers on their books – Djordje Petrovic, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Mike Penders – who have all gained attention thanks to strong showings while out on loan this term.

The London giants are understood to be planning a full review of their goalkeeping dilemma before the summer transfer window opens. But a recent report from also claims Chelsea's sights are set on Burnley's Trafford after his performances helped the side seal promotion to the Premier League.

The report states that Trafford is expected to leave Turf Moor despite his key role in Burnley’s Championship title pursuit, with one game left to play.

It claims Chelsea have made an enquiry about the English shot-stopper in the hope that they can come to an agreement with the Clarets. Meanwhile, Newcastle remain strongly linked to Trafford despite missing out on his signature last year.

The highly-rated goalkeeper has been remarkable in this season’s Championship, keeping 29 clean sheets and only conceding 15 goals in 44 appearances. And he has already been given a glowing endorsement by none other than Chelsea superstar Palmer.

Palmer knows Trafford well from their time together in the Manchester City academy. They also won the European Championship with England's U21s in July 2023.

Palmer couldn't hold back his admiration after Trafford’s crucial last-gasp penalty save in the final to lift the trophy: “Wow. He’s so good. You could see it in the academy. Even in training, he’s so hard to score past.

“I’m just glad everyone else is seeing it… he just goes about his business on his own. I always say to him – even when we were little – that he is going to be world-class.”

And now they could join forces again if Chelsea are able to top Newcastle’s bid for the £30m-rated goalkeeper, whose contract ends in the summer of 2027.