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Pep Guardiola could sanction ruthless Man City exit of new signing after Spurs horror show

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Published 12:38 27 Aug 2025 GMT+1

Pep Guardiola could sanction ruthless Man City exit of new signing after Spurs horror show

Manchester City could make a quick decision on new signing and a legendary rival is ready to help them out

Chris Nee

Chris Nee

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Football, Manchester City, Manchester City Transfer News & Rumours, Pep Guardiola, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Chris Nee
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Pep Guardiola could be presented with the need to make a quick decision on the future of one of Manchester City's summer signings.

Man City stole in ahead of Newcastle United to bring England Under-21 international goalkeeper James Trafford back to the club from Burnley but his senior home debut for the club didn't go to plan.

The 22-year-old kept a clean sheet in City's 4-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers but was at fault for Joao Palhinha's goal in a 2-0 loss against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

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Guardiola's goalkeeper position is up for grabs. Ederson is expected to leave the club, with Istanbul giants Galatasaray the likeliest destination for the 32-year-old.

City's reported interest in Paris Saint-Germain stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma is ongoing and there are reports this week that Trafford could yet be heading for Istanbul himself.

Politikam via Sport Witness reports that former Manchester United player and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants Trafford as his number one at Besiktas and could get his wish.

"It’s claimed contact has been made for the youngster and that his agent is said to have travelled to Istanbul to commence transfer talks with Besiktas president Serdal Adali," writes Sport Witness.

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"The Black Eagles have been busy this summer with the Norwegian coach strengthening his midfield and attack, but now he wants to make the goalkeeper position one of his priorities.

"The Super Lig side are reportedly looking to loan Trafford, although there is no indication a purchase option is being negotiated."

Trafford first joined Man City from Carlisle United ten years ago and spent time on loan with Accrington Stanley and Bolton Wanderers before Burnley parted with £15 million plus add-ons to sign him permanently.

James Trafford had an impressive debut for Manchester City (Image: Getty)
James Trafford had an impressive debut for Manchester City (Image: Getty)

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Trafford starred for England as they retained the Under-21 European Championship title this summer and was apparently on the cusp of a move to Newcastle before City offered a surprise return.

Burnley conceded just 16 goals in 46 Championship games on their way to automatic promotion under Scott Parker last season. Both the Clarets and Leeds United reached the Premier League by racking up exactly 100 points in 2024-25.

City agreed a £27 million deal to sign the young goalkeeper, who signed a five-year deal in July.

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