Man City to re-sign Trafford – why Guardiola wants keeper back

Manchester City are set to re-sign England Under-21 goalkeeper James Trafford for £27m, two years after he left to join Burnley.

The 22-year-old City academy graduate signed for the Clarets in a deal worth up to £19m in July 2023.

He impressed last season as Scott Parker’s side won promotion back to the Premier League – keeping 29 clean sheets across 45 Championship games – and was named in the division’s team of the year.

City had a buy-back clause for Trafford and also matching rights, allowing them to match any offer from another club.

They have done so following Newcastle’s £27m bid – and Trafford has opted for a return to Manchester.

He is expected to sign a five-year contract with the option for another year at Etihad Stadium.