The Manchester City could seriously consider the incorporation of James Trafford, Burnley’s goalkeeper, if they decide to reinforce their goalkeeper position during this summer transfer window. The information comes from sources close to the club. Parallel to this, there is speculation about a possible interest from Galatasaray in signing the Brazilian international Éderson. However, so far, City has not received any formal offer for the player, who still has one year left on his contract with the club. Éderson was emphatic during the FIFA Club World Cup in assuring his permanence at City this season. Despite Éderson’s statements, the club’s management has held internal talks about the possibility of re-acquiring Trafford.
- City included a buy-back clause in the deal that took the English goalkeeper to Burnley in 2023.
- Newcastle has also been linked with a possible signing of the 22-year-old goalkeeper.
On the other hand, City does not plan to make an offer for Newcastle right-back Tino Livramento. Pep Guardiola is open to reinforcing that position after Kyle Walker’s departure to Burnley. Although City considered Livramento in the past, they are now evaluating other options.
Walker’s departure leaves City without a consolidated right-back in the squad, although Rico Lewis, Matheus Nunes and Manuel Akanji could cover that position. The City finalized most of its signings before the Club World Cup, incorporating Rayan Aït-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki, and Bettinelli. Now, the club’s focus is on securing the departure of players considered expendable, such as Jack Grealish and Kalvin Phillips.
