Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has insisted to Tottenham Hotspur and other interested clubs that goalkeeper James Trafford will remain at the Etihad Stadium beyond the January transfer window. According to ESPN, when asked if there was a chance of Trafford leaving in the upcoming window, Guardiola told reporters that James Trafford will stay in January and will absolutely remain with them for the season.

TEAMtalk has reported that Tottenham are planning a move for James Trafford and approved exploratory talks earlier in December. A source told the outlet that Tottenham is seen as one of the best destinations for James Trafford’s next step. The source said that James is a top talent who is ready to step up, is eager for minutes, and that Spurs’ project aligns perfectly with his ambitions. Furthermore, insider Pete O’Rourke told Football Insider that he thinks James Trafford may end up at Tottenham.

Tottenham are monitoring James Trafford’s situation at the Etihad, but it is considered unlikely that the club will sign him from Man City in January. Man City do not plan to allow Trafford to leave in January, despite the 23-year-old being unhappy with his playing time since his summer transfer from Burnley. City will not weaken their squad in January and leave themselves with insufficient cover in the goalkeeping department.

Tottenham are monitoring Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford as a potential replacement for Guglielmo Vicario, who is reportedly unsettled. TEAMtalk reports that Inter Milan and AC Milan are targeting Vicario, while sources suggest the player is considering a return to Italy. Trafford is reportedly frustrated with his lack of playing time at City and has also been linked with Newcastle United.