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James Trafford is a English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
Manchester City has agreed a 27 million pound deal to re-sign James Trafford from Burnley, as reported by BBC. Trafford had agreed to join Newcastle United but is now returning to Manchester City in a 27 million pound deal, according to Sky Sports. This deal represents a significant transfer in the Premier League, as Trafford is a highly rated young goalkeeper who has already made appearances for the England Under-21 national team. He previously played for Manchester City's youth teams and had a stint at Bolton Wanderers before joining Burnley in 2023. The deal is a re-signing of Trafford for Manchester City, with whom he previously played from 2020 to 2023. According to The Athletic, Manchester City's Pep Guardiola will be eager to integrate Trafford into the first team, giving him valuable experience to develop his skills. According to BBC, the deal has been finalised, marking a significant coup for Manchester City.