JAMES TRAFFORD is set to seal a return to Manchester City. City look to have beaten off interest from Newcastle – who have tracked the keeper throughout the summer. Trafford came through

For Manchester City to succeed during the 25/26 season it will take a full squad effort to propel Pep Guardiola’s side back to the top of the Premier League.

It has been a busy summer for Pep Guardiola's side and they have agreed a deal to sign a new star on an initial five-year contract.

James Trafford is set to return to Man City after deal agreed with Burnley; fee believed to be below buy-back clause; Trafford had been a target for Newcastle United but 22-year-old will now provide competition for Ederson,

With Manchester City expected to confirm the signing of goalkeeper James Trafford from Burnley early next week, there will be a surplus of quality keepers on City’s books.

Newcastle have been handed a number of set-backs in this window after missing out on Hugo Ekitike after his move to Liverpool and now face the likelihood of star striker Alexander Isak leaving the clu

VETERAN goalkeeper Scott Carson hopes to carry on playing after leaving Manchester City. The former England No 1, whose contract ended last month, collected medals galore as the third choice

Both players are excellent young keepers who can play with the ball at their feet. That is a must for any keeper Manchester City sign this summer. Especially if Ederson were to depart this summer.

Manchester United and Manchester City keen on Gianluigi Donnarumma, Arsenal hope to quickly seal £60m deal for Eberechi Eze, and Everton are in talks with Bayern's Adam Aznou.