James Trafford (Burnley F.C.)
July 2025
Manchester City will re-sign James Trafford from Burnley after triggering their matching clause, nullifying Newcastle’s agreement. The fee is £27m, thanks to a sell-on discount.
Trafford, 22, left City for £14m in 2023. He’ll now compete with Ederson for the no.1 role under Guardiola. A five-year deal plus one-year option is agreed. Trafford has permission for a medical and rejoins City as a long-term investment.