According to a December report from Daily Mail Sport, James Trafford, Manchester City's 23-year-old English goalkeeper, wanted a transfer during the winter window due to concern about not being selected for England’s World Cup squad, and had made 3 appearances in the Premier League this season. At least one Premier League club showed interest in Trafford last month, and it is anticipated that several interested clubs will emerge in the coming months. Newcastle United, West Ham United, and Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs that have been associated with the player. Trafford has not yet made his senior debut for England and has a contract with his current club until 2030. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €25.00m. Recent reports from February 2026 state that Manchester City values the player at £30 million (approximately €35 million). He transferred from Burnley in July 2025 for a reported fee of €31.2 million.