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James Trafford Transfer from Manchester City to Aston Villa
According to TEAMtalk, Manchester City are open to offers for James Trafford this summer, and the goalkeeper is still expected to depart before the new season. Sources within the club have confirmed they are anticipating bids for the 23-year-old once the World Cup concludes. Trafford is available for the right price as he will not be first choice under Man City manager Enzo Maresca and is keen for regular game time. Aston Villa are monitoring Trafford, who is on their shortlist of potential replacements should they part ways with Emiliano Martinez. It is understood that Unai Emery’s side values his composure with the ball at his feet and his potential for further improvement. Sources indicate that Man City have set an asking price of between £35 million and £40 million. Both Leeds and Villa are expected to remain in contact as the window progresses.
According to TEAMtalk, Manchester City are open to offers for James Trafford this summer, and the goalkeeper is still expected to depart before the new season. Sources within the club have confirmed they are anticipating bids for the 23-year-old once the World Cup concludes. Trafford is available for the right price as he will not be first choice under Man City manager Enzo Maresca and is keen for regular game time. Aston Villa are monitoring Trafford, who is on their shortlist of potential replacements should they part ways with Emiliano Martinez. It is understood that Unai Emery’s side values his composure with the ball at his feet and his potential for further improvement. Sources indicate that Man City have set an asking price of between £35 million and £40 million. Both Leeds and Villa are expected to remain in contact as the window progresses.
Graeme Bailey reported that Aston Villa are interested in a deal for James Trafford now that permission for his exit from Manchester City has been granted.
Graeme Bailey reported that Aston Villa are interested in a deal for James Trafford now that permission for his exit from Manchester City has been granted.
Interest in Manchester City's James Trafford comes from both Aston Villa and Leeds. Newcastle are also pursuing the player, for whom Manchester City's valuation is now as high as £40m.
Interest in Manchester City's James Trafford comes from both Aston Villa and Leeds. Newcastle are also pursuing the player, for whom Manchester City's valuation is now as high as £40m.
Aston Villa are in contention to sign James Trafford. Amid uncertainty surrounding Emiliano Martínez, who is the subject of a move to Juventus, Trafford is a candidate to replace the Argentine if that transfer happens. According to sources, Trafford has been told he can be sold this summer and the club will consider offers. Manchester City are expected to demand a fee greater than £40m for Trafford.
Aston Villa are in contention to sign James Trafford. Amid uncertainty surrounding Emiliano Martínez, who is the subject of a move to Juventus, Trafford is a candidate to replace the Argentine if that transfer happens. According to sources, Trafford has been told he can be sold this summer and the club will consider offers. Manchester City are expected to demand a fee greater than £40m for Trafford.
James Trafford is seeking a new challenge this summer. According to the Telegraph, Aston Villa is prepared to have him join.
James Trafford is seeking a new challenge this summer. According to the Telegraph, Aston Villa is prepared to have him join.
According to Goal, Aston Villa's interest in James Trafford has been verified. Sources have informed that a bid of £30m could be enough to secure Manchester City's approval.
According to Goal, Aston Villa's interest in James Trafford has been verified. Sources have informed that a bid of £30m could be enough to secure Manchester City's approval.
According to sources who have spoken to TEAMtalk, Aston Villa have increased their efforts to sign Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford before the summer transfer window and are very keen on signing him. Villa consider Trafford an ideal long-term option and are preparing a more definite push, potentially offering Champions League football as an incentive. Manchester City are expected to approve a sale if a suitable offer is made, and a bidding war could increase the fee to £30 million or more.
According to sources who have spoken to TEAMtalk, Aston Villa have increased their efforts to sign Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford before the summer transfer window and are very keen on signing him. Villa consider Trafford an ideal long-term option and are preparing a more definite push, potentially offering Champions League football as an incentive. Manchester City are expected to approve a sale if a suitable offer is made, and a bidding war could increase the fee to £30 million or more.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa are one of several clubs interested in Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa are one of several clubs interested in Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford.
According to the Daily Mail, Aston Villa are considering a move for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford amid an uncertain future for Emiliano Martinez.
According to the Daily Mail, Aston Villa are considering a move for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford amid an uncertain future for Emiliano Martinez.
A report from Football Insider states that Aston Villa are making preparations for their summer transfer window, and James Trafford is a primary target. James Trafford is reportedly highly receptive to the move. Sources indicate that Trafford is officially prioritising a move to Villa Park over St James’ Park.
A report from Football Insider states that Aston Villa are making preparations for their summer transfer window, and James Trafford is a primary target. James Trafford is reportedly highly receptive to the move. Sources indicate that Trafford is officially prioritising a move to Villa Park over St James’ Park.
It is reported that Aston Villa are considering a move for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford if he becomes available this summer. Villa keeper Emi Martinez could still remain in Birmingham.
It is reported that Aston Villa are considering a move for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford if he becomes available this summer. Villa keeper Emi Martinez could still remain in Birmingham.
Aston Villa may no longer be the leading contenders to sign Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford this summer, as Tottenham are reportedly accelerating their plans to sign the English goalkeeper. Villa had at one point seemed to be Trafford’s preferred choice due to their standing in the competition for Champions League qualification, but that now seems increasingly doubtful following a sequence of only one victory in five Premier League matches. Trafford is regarded as a possible long-term successor to Emiliano Martinez at Villa Park.
Aston Villa may no longer be the leading contenders to sign Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford this summer, as Tottenham are reportedly accelerating their plans to sign the English goalkeeper. Villa had at one point seemed to be Trafford’s preferred choice due to their standing in the competition for Champions League qualification, but that now seems increasingly doubtful following a sequence of only one victory in five Premier League matches. Trafford is regarded as a possible long-term successor to Emiliano Martinez at Villa Park.
James Trafford is reportedly interested in a transfer to Aston Villa this summer instead of Newcastle. According to Football Insider, this is because Trafford is interested in working with Villa manager Unai Emery, while Villa also appears to have a better chance of being able to offer Champions League football next season.
James Trafford is reportedly interested in a transfer to Aston Villa this summer instead of Newcastle. According to Football Insider, this is because Trafford is interested in working with Villa manager Unai Emery, while Villa also appears to have a better chance of being able to offer Champions League football next season.
Sports Boom reported that The Magpies could face competition from West Ham United and Aston Villa for Trafford.
Sports Boom reported that The Magpies could face competition from West Ham United and Aston Villa for Trafford.
According to TEAMtalk, Aston Villa are interested in James Trafford, but Manchester City are only willing to approve a loan departure for him this summer.
According to TEAMtalk, Aston Villa are interested in James Trafford, but Manchester City are only willing to approve a loan departure for him this summer.
Fletcher revealed that James Trafford of Manchester City is at the top of Aston Villa's shortlist of potential long-term replacements for Emiliano Martinez. It is also understood that Newcastle and Tottenham are admirers of the 23-year-old England international. Dean Jones stated that City are not looking to sell Trafford unless he strongly pushes for a move. Jones added that City do not consider it in their interest to let him leave on loan, and that he signed for almost £30 million. Jones said that if an offer is made, that amount is the minimum City would want for him.
Fletcher revealed that James Trafford of Manchester City is at the top of Aston Villa's shortlist of potential long-term replacements for Emiliano Martinez. It is also understood that Newcastle and Tottenham are admirers of the 23-year-old England international. Dean Jones stated that City are not looking to sell Trafford unless he strongly pushes for a move. Jones added that City do not consider it in their interest to let him leave on loan, and that he signed for almost £30 million. Jones said that if an offer is made, that amount is the minimum City would want for him.
According to Team Talk, Villa are interested in James Trafford. Villa view him as a strong domestic alternative. He is potentially available on loan this month or permanently in the summer.
According to Team Talk, Villa are interested in James Trafford. Villa view him as a strong domestic alternative. He is potentially available on loan this month or permanently in the summer.
Aston Villa have been mentioned as a potential destination for James Trafford, while Tottenham and Newcastle are also attentive to his situation. The 23-year-old English goalkeeper is reportedly unhappy with his lack of playing time, and his ambition to be in the England squad for the World Cup is thought to be a factor in the speculation. According to Football Insider, Manchester City have no plans to let Trafford leave, and a January move is considered unlikely.
Aston Villa have been mentioned as a potential destination for James Trafford, while Tottenham and Newcastle are also attentive to his situation. The 23-year-old English goalkeeper is reportedly unhappy with his lack of playing time, and his ambition to be in the England squad for the World Cup is thought to be a factor in the speculation. According to Football Insider, Manchester City have no plans to let Trafford leave, and a January move is considered unlikely.
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