Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing James Trafford this summer.
The England goalkeeper has endured a difficult season after returning to Manchester City last summer.
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Trafford re-joined the club from Burnley in a £27million deal, expecting to be Pep Guardiola’s first-choice stopper.
However, City later swooped to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma, who immediately displaced Trafford between the sticks.
The 23-year-old has not made a Premier League appearance since August but impressed against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final, which City won 2-0.
He also made his senior England debut against Uruguay last month.
According to The Sun, Spurs are now considering a move for Trafford ahead of next season.
The City academy graduate is seen as a candidate to succeed Guglielmo Vicario in goal for the north London side.
Vicario has been linked with an exit in the summer, with Italy legend Walter Zenga urging Inter Milan to sign his compatriot.
As for Trafford, Spurs could face competition from a Premier League rival for his signature.
Aston Villa are said to be eyeing him as a potential replacement for Emiliano Martinez.
Meanwhile, talkSPORT understands Newcastle are also interested in Trafford.
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Eddie Howe’s side saw their move hijacked by City last summer after targeting the former Burnley man.
Newcastle went on to sign Aaron Ramsdale on a season-long loan from Southampton.
Although the deal for Ramsdale includes an option to buy, Nick Pope will enter the final year of his contract at St. James’ Park this summer.
As a result, the Magpies could once again look to bring in a new goalkeeper.
Spurs have also identified Bart Verbruggen as a potential target alongside Trafford.
The Dutch international previously played under Roberto De Zerbi at Brighton.
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Bayern Munich are also monitoring Verbruggen, who has attracted interest from across Europe with his Seagulls displays.
talkSPORT understands Brighton are relaxed about the situation, though, thanks to Carl Rushworth’s form on loan at Coventry City.
