Manchester City has secured the re-signing of Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford for £27 million, outbidding Newcastle United. Trafford will sign a five-year contract, with an option for an additional year. Due to an existing clause, Burnley informed City of Newcastle's bid. Initially, City planned to sell either Ederson or Stefan Ortega before pursuing Trafford. However, urgency arose when Newcastle placed its bid, compelling City to act quickly. With Ederson expected to remain at the club, Ortega will be sold, leading to a competition for the starting position between Ederson and Trafford.
Manchester City have hijacked Newcastle United's move for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford by agreeing a £27 million deal to re-sign the England under-21 international.
Trafford will sign a five-year contract at the Etihad with the option of a further 12 months at the end of the deal.
Burnley were obliged to inform City of Newcastle's offer due to a clause in the deal that saw Trafford leave for Turf Moor in 2023, and City have decided to match the bid.
City had no option but to accelerate their attempt to sign Trafford in order to avoid him completing a move elsewhere.
Having offloaded Trafford for £14m two years ago, the City hierarchy regard the deal to re-sign as ultimately costing the club just £13m.
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