Manchester Metropolis usually are not taking part in cool within the switch window as they appear to hijack Newcastle United’s transfer for James Trafford, Softfootball experiences.
The Cityzens are struggling to maintain first selection goalie, Ederson who’s being lured by large cash from Saudi Arabia and just lately Galatasaray have joined the chase.
Based on soccer switch professional, Fabrizio Romano, Manchester Metropolis have a buy-back clause and will activate that possibility if Ederson leaves this summer time.
🚨🔵 EXCL: Manchester Metropolis contemplating transfer for James Trafford to return to the membership this summer time…
…however provided that one in all their two foremost GKs leaves.
Contacts befell within the latest days as Man Metropolis have purchase again clause, that is why Newcastle deal will not be sealed but. pic.twitter.com/YrBbdqLGVf
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 18, 2025
Newcastle have been near a deal for the Burnley goalkeeper after agreeing a €20 million deal for the participant
The 22-year-old English expertise, who made 27 appearances for Burnley within the 2024/25 Championship season, conserving 10 clear sheets, has signed a contract with Newcastle till 2029. Magpies supervisor, Eddie Howe have been seeking to strengthen the goalkeeping space of his squad.
The previous Bournemouth supervisor believes that Trafford can successfully exchange the growing older Martin Dubravka and supply competitors for Pope for the primary place.
Apparently, Trafford spent his early profession as an outfield participant. At Carlisle he started as a midfielder however volunteered to grow to be a goalkeeper at age 9. He has been praised for his reflexes and distribution. He’s famous for his potential to get clear sheets, breaking a number of information with Bolton Wanderers, Burnley and successful the 2023 UEFA European Underneath-21 Championship with England with out conceding a purpose.
Softfootball reported earlier that Manchester Metropolis bought midfielder Maximo Perrone to Serie A aspect Como after he spent final season with Cesc Fabregas’ crew. It will be attention-grabbing to see what number of outgoings there could be at Metropolis this summer time.
Manchester Metropolis completed third within the Premier League final season after beforehand successful the league 5 out of six instances.
