'I expect him to leave right now' - Ex-Etihad adviser: Man City want £40m fee for Aston Villa-linked ace

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Man City are at risk of losing Trafford after multiple clubs have been linked with a summer move for the shot-stopper. 🔄 Man City Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, elite targets, and contract news from the City Football Group boardroom. StatsJames TraffordGianluigi DonnarummaAppearances1438Goals conceded1037Clean sheets715Yellow cards08James Trafford and Gianluigi Donnarumma’s stats for Man City this seasonSpeaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson discussed the chances of Trafford leaving Man City this summer.

“I would expect him to leave largely because he wants to, but also because the quality of the clubs that appear to be interested in him are going to be too good to turn down,” said Borson. You’re looking at really good clubs that are going to be in for him.” Why Trafford’s potential exit is a ‘shame’ for Man CityBorson revealed Man City would prefer to keep Trafford despite his current position in Guardiola’s squad.

“I don’t think City are going to make him number one, so inevitably he would leave,” said Borson. “I expect him to leave right now, but the fee would be probably a relatively small upside on what they paid last summer, sort of in the £40m level because he’s been impressive, particularly as the season’s worn on.