James Trafford is set to leave Manchester City this summer, with Leeds United likely to be in the mix. The 23-year-old will go to the World Cup with England thi
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THE INSIGHT Evan utilises a network of club and industry contacts to deliver verified, high-speed reporting. He provides specialist tactical and analytical content to ensure fans get beyond the headlines and understand the full picture. The 23-year-old will go to the World Cup with England this summer, and is expected to settle his future upon his return. Newcastle had been the favourites to sign Trafford this summer, after they came so close to signing him last year.
The Magpies had agreed a fee to sign the Englishman from Burnley as the result of long-term interest, but they were denied when Man City utilised their matching rights clause to match the bid. Trafford's appearances have come in the cups, and he has impressed massively, but he is not willing to bide his time behind a 27-year-old goalkeeper.
It was thought that Newcastle would return for him this summer, but they are in the final stages of signing talented French stopper Ewen Jaouen. Emi Martinez Ahead of the transfer window, links to Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope have been gaining momentum for Leeds. The 34-year-old has just one year remaining on his contract at St James' Park, and with Jaouen's imminent arrival, an exit looks likely.
Should the Whites consider both the current ability and the future potential of both players, however, it really should not be a difficult decision to make.
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