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Ederson, James Trafford and the Man City Goalkeeper Truth Amid Transfer Wait and £40m Option - Manchester Evening News
GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, JUL 20 – Manchester City plan to activate a £40 million buy-back clause for goalkeeper James Trafford amid Ederson's potential transfer to Galatasaray, following Trafford's 29 clean sheets last season.
- The Citizens can unlock a £40 million buyback clause, with Trafford verbally agreeing to return, Fabrizio Romano reported.
- With Ederson's future in doubt, Stefan Ortega's contract expires next year, leaving his long-term role uncertain at the Etihad Stadium.
- Burnley's James Trafford enjoyed 29 clean sheets in 45 league games, with Don Goodman, EFL expert, called him `perfect` earlier this year, and Newcastle's £27 million bid was rejected last month.
- As rivals explore options, Newcastle United has withdrawn, leaving Manchester City as the main contender, which boosts City’s chances of securing Trafford's signature.
- With less than a month until the Premier League starts, City’s need for a reliable goalkeeper intensifies as Trafford’s return is under consideration amid Ederson’s uncertain future.
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Newcastle's SIX missed summer transfer targets - as Man City set to beat them to a seventh - The Mirror
Newcastle have endured a frustrating summer in the transfer market and now look set to miss out on James Trafford, with Man City in talks to sign the Burnley goalkeeper
Manchester City agree fee to sign player – Salary offer needs to be accepted - Sport Witness
There’s a claim in the Turkish media that Galatasaray have agreed a transfer fee with Manchester City to sign Ederson. The 31-year-old has been linked with a move to the Super Lig champions in the past week, and it seems they just need to get an agreement with the player over his personal terms. Sabah
City eye Trafford as Ederson replacement
Manchester City are exploring the option of re-signing James Trafford from Burnley as doubts grow around Ederson’s long-term future at the Etihad. Trafford, 22, left City in 2023 for £19 million but a £40 million buy-back clause was inserted into his contract. The Times reports that the two clubs are now in talks, with Trafford open to a return if an agreement can be reached. City’s interest comes amid growing uncertainty over Ederson’s future. …
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