Tottenham enter race for Manchester City’s James Trafford amid relegation battle

Tottenham enter race for Manchester City’s James Trafford amid relegation battle Tottenham eyeing Manchester City’s James Trafford as a possible Guglielmo Vicario replacement Newcastle United remain frontrunners to sign the 23-year-old should he depart this summer Aston Villa are also interested in the England international Tottenham have entered the race for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford as Guglielmo Vicario faces an uncertain future in north London, as per reports. Trafford’s future at the Etihad Stadium has been the subject of speculation throughout this season, with the goalkeeper admitting to uncertainty over his long-term prospects at the club after losing his starting place to Gianluigi Donnarumma following the Italian’s deadline day arrival from Paris Saint-Germain last summer. The Carlisle-born shotstopper returned to Manchester City for £27 million from Burnley in July 2025, having initially been led to believe he would be competing for the number one jersey.

Newcastle United frontrunners to sign Manchester City’s James Trafford this summer However, Donnarumma’s arrival changed the landscape immediately, with Trafford restricted largely to cup action – starring in the Carabao Cup final win over Arsenal at Wembley last month – since the opening three Premier League games of the season. Despite Pep Guardiola repeatedly hailing Trafford as an “ unbelievable keeper” with an “incredible future” and publicly pleading for the Englishman to remain at the club long-term , an amicable parting of ways this summer is widely expected. Report: Spurs eye Trafford as Vicario replacement According to Sun Sport’s Tom Barclay , Tottenham are monitoring Trafford as a possible successor to Guglielmo Vicario should the Italian depart the club this summer.

The north London outfit are understood to be assessing their options in the goalkeeping market and have identified the Manchester City shot-stopper as a viable candidate. Newcastle United remain the frontrunners to sign Trafford, however, with manager Eddie Howe understood to be a long-standing admirer of the England international. The Magpies came close to signing Trafford before he opted to return to City last summer and are expected to rekindle their interest at the end of the season.

Aston Villa are also in the picture, having been among the clubs monitoring Trafford’s situation since his public comments in January . Earlier reports suggested Trafford personally preferred a move to Villa Park over St. James’ Park , though the situation remains fluid with several clubs now in contention.