Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford could leave the club at the end of the season.
The 23-year-old has struggled to get regular minutes since joining the club and needs to make strides to play more often. Newcastle United and Aston Villa are interested in the player.
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James Trafford wants to move to Villa
However, according to a report in the Shields Gazette, the player wants to join the West Midlands club instead. It will be interesting to see whether Aston Villa can complete the move before the summer. They could use a quality goalkeeper, especially with Emiliano Martinez likely to leave the club. The South American is expected to leave the club in the summer, with Trafford potentially the ideal replacement.
He has shown his quality at Burnley in the past and there is no doubt he is good enough to start at Aston Villa. He could help them improve. Playing regular football with a West Midlands club could also help the goalkeeper reach his potential.
Trafford decision hits Newcastle
Aston Villa are aiming to qualify for the Champions League, and if they can finish in the top four, they would be an attractive transfer destination for the player. Newcastle also have ambitious projects, but are unlikely to qualify for next season’s Champions League. No wonder the goalkeeper wants to move to Aston Villa instead. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Trafford will be competing with Marco Bizzotto for a starting spot at the West Midlands club. He will be competing with Aaron Ramsdale at Newcastle. A move to Aston Villa certainly makes a lot of sense for the player.
