Liverpool are interested in signing James Trafford from Manchester City at the end of the season.
The 23-year-old goalkeeper has struggled to get regular minutes at Manchester City and would need to leave the club in order to play more often. Trafford has started just three league games for Manchester City this season, but has played a total of 900 first-team minutes in all competitions.
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Chelsea keen to sign James Trafford
Meanwhile, GOAL reports that Chelsea are also keen on signing him. The Blues need to find an upgrade for Robert Sanchez, who has not been underwhelming since joining the club. Trafford was one of the best goalkeepers in the country during his time at Burnley and could be a great addition. He is a young player with a lot of potential and could develop even further if given regular opportunities.
There is no doubt that Trafford could be an important player for Chelsea next season.
Meanwhile, clubs such as Tottenham, Newcastle and Aston Villa are all monitoring his situation. It is clear that the 23-year-old will be a sought-after player in the summer transfer window. It remains to be seen whether Manchester City are prepared to allow him to leave.
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Reds sign Trafford?
Meanwhile, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been linked with a move to Italy. They need to replace him properly and the England goalkeeper could be ideal. The opportunity to play for Liverpool would be an exciting one for Trafford. He could compete with Giorgi Mamadashvili for the starting spot next season.
Liverpool are one of the biggest clubs in the world and could offer him a platform to fight for big trophies. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool and Chelsea will respond to their interest with a formal offer and conclude a deal.
