Whatever happens with one keeper at Manchester City this summer, City are more than covered in goal
Whatever happens with one keeper at Manchester City this summer, City are more than covered in goal Manchester City are fortunate to have two top-quality goalkeepers in their squad. In Gianluigi Donnarumma, City have one of the world’s best shot-stoppers and a top keeper in general as their number-one goalkeeper. James Trafford is City’s backup keeper, and he has the talent and potential to become a premier goalkeeper.
Trafford has shown this in his past two starts against Arsenal and Liverpool. Given that James Trafford needs to play regularly to fulfill his ambitions and potential, a summer move away from Manchester City seems likely for the England international. If Trafford does leave City, they are more than covered with Gianluigi Donnarumma remaining Manchester City’s number-one goalkeeper.
James Trafford seems likely to leave Manchester City this summer. In a question and answer article for the Manchester Evening News , Simon Bajkowski was asked about James Trafford’s future heading into this summer’s transfer window. Bajkowski answered that the expectation is that Trafford will leave Manchester City this summer.
However, Bajkowski reports that City do not want to sell Trafford this summer. Furthermore, Bajkowski adds that City will likely recoup a sizable transfer fee for Trafford, which will see them make a profit on the sum they paid to sign the England international from Burnley last summer. If Trafford does leave City, they will still have one of the world’s best goalkeepers on their books.
As mentioned above, Manchester City are blessed to have two quality goalkeepers in their squad. However, it is highly unlikely that James Trafford will be at Manchester City come the beginning of next season. In fact, it would be a major surprise if Trafford didn’t make a permanent move away from City.