Liverpool and Chelsea Lead Chase for Manchester City Goalkeeper James Trafford
Trafford Seeks Regular Football
Liverpool and Chelsea are among six Premier League clubs who have expressed their interest in signing Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford. The England international has impressed as City's back-up 'keeper this season, playing a starring role in the Carabao Cup final triumph over Arsenal last month.
Interest from Multiple Clubs
Trafford will have no shortage of suitors when the transfer window opens. GOAL understands that Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Newcastle have all expressed their interest in signing the 22-year-old.
- Liverpool and Chelsea are leading the chase for James Trafford
- Newcastle wanted to land Trafford last summer while he was still at Burnley
- Trafford played a starring role in the Carabao Cup final triumph over Arsenal
Background on Trafford's Career
Newcastle made a bid for him before City exercised the matching clause in his contract and he returned to the Etihad Stadium. Trafford has not hidden his desire to leave his boyhood club in search of being a No. 1.
