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Manchester City is set to re-sign goalkeeper James Trafford from Burnley in a £27 million deal, outbidding Premier League rivals Newcastle United. The move sees Manchester City exercise a clause that allowed them to match any offer for Trafford, who they sold to Burnley for £14 million in 2023. This means the transaction effectively costs Manchester City just £13 million due to a sell-on clause they had negotiated at the time of his initial transfer. Trafford, the 22-year-old England under-21 international, has agreed to a five-year contract with the option for a further year, positioning him to compete with Ederson for the starting goalkeeper role under Pep Guardiola. This development clarifies the future of Manchester City's goalkeeping situation, as Stefan Ortega is expected to leave the club. The deal highlights Manchester City's keen interest in re-building their goalkeeping department, ensuring they retain strong options for the position. The move also underscores the club's strategic approach to managing young talent, employing contractual clauses to maintain potential future interests in players like Trafford. Newcastle United had initially offered £27 million for Trafford, ready to include Martin Dúbravka as part of the deal. However, due to the clause in Trafford's contract, Manchester City was able to intervene and secure his return. This transaction demonstrates the intense competition for top talent in the Premier League, with Manchester City using their financial and contractual leverage to secure key players.
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