Manchester City wants Trafford back – will Ederson leave?

Manchester City is seriously discussing changes regarding their goalkeeper position. According to information shared by renowned insider Fabrizio Romano, the club's academy graduate James Trafford has expressed his willingness to return to his former team. This was reported directly by Fabrizio Romano.

It should be noted that Trafford is currently playing for Burnley and has successfully demonstrated his talent there. Experts have particularly highlighted his reliability in defense and his involvement in building attacks from the back.

At the moment, City’s management is negotiating Trafford’s return. However, the matter is not only about the player’s consent. According to the existing contract with Burnley, Manchester City must pay £40 million to buy him back — a significant amount even by Premier League standards.

For this reason, the Citizens are trying to lower the transfer fee. The club hopes Burnley’s management will approach negotiations openly and constructively.

Behind all of this lies another serious reason – the possible departure of Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson. Reports linked to one of Turkey's top clubs, Galatasaray, suggest this scenario. Several prominent outlets, including fotomac.tr, have written about Ederson’s desire to play in a different league.

The likelihood of Ederson leaving City is quite high. He has already won all the major trophies with the club, including the Champions League and the Premier League. Therefore, new challenges and fresh motivation may be attracting him.

If Trafford rejoins the club at this time, despite his young age, he could become a strong contender for a starting role. The fact that he was trained at City’s academy and is familiar with Pep Guardiola’s style of play is a crucial advantage.

A final decision on this matter is expected soon. Trafford’s return could be a major plus not only for the club but also for the England national team, as he has already proven himself in the U21 squad.

For now, football fans are closely following every step of this potential transfer. Will Ederson leave? Will Trafford return? All will be revealed very soon. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!