Arsenal
Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford could possibly be in line for a return to the Etihad Stadium, two years after the Blues bought him to their Lancashire neighbours. With the way forward for Ederson unclear and Burnley lining up Stefan Ortega as a substitute for Trafford, the Blues may train their buy-back choice with the Clarets.
Trafford signed for the Blues in August 2015 however the academy star by no means made a senior look with the membership. He was loaned out to Accrington Stanley and Bolton Wanderers earlier than making a everlasting transfer to Turf Moor in 2023 for an preliminary charge of £15m.
Nevertheless, the Blues might as soon as once more be available in the market for a brand new keeper and have a £40m buy-back clause inserted into the deal that took Trafford to Burnley. Though it’s rumoured that the keeper has agreed phrases with Newcastle, the 2 golf equipment have failed to achieve an settlement and the Blues might swoop in on the final minute. Trafford can also be on a return to Metropolis and the Blues might use Ortega as a make-weight in securing any potential deal.
The way forward for Ederson continues to be unclear, with rumoured curiosity from Saudi Arabia nonetheless making the rounds. Nevertheless, there have been rumours that Turkish aspect Galatasaray have submitted a bid, albeit a low one, for the companies of the Brazilian and supervisor Pep Guardiola might resolve it’s time to money in on the keeper.
If that’s the case, Metropolis will even be within the hunt for a brand new quantity two and three, with Scott Carson additionally having left the Blues in June.
What do you suppose? Ought to Trafford return to Metropolis? Ought to the Blues permit Ederson to go away? Tell us your ideas.
