Manchester City Eyes James Trafford as Potential Goalkeeper Replacement Amid Ederson or Ortega Exit

Manchester City is considering the possibility of re-signing their former academy player, James Trafford, who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Burnley. However, this transfer could only happen if either Ederson or Stefan Ortega leaves the club. This information was shared by journalist Fabrizio Romano on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).

According to the source, Manchester City has been in touch with Burnley recently. It is emphasized that the «Citizens» hold a buyback option for the 22-year-old player.

Trafford was part of Manchester City’s system until the summer of 2023, when he joined his current team. His contract with Burnley runs until the summer of 2027. As per data from Transfermarkt, his market value is estimated to be €22 million.

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