Speaking during a recent appearance on The Ben Foster Podcast, James Trafford opened up on the manner of his Manchester City exit back in 2023, when he brought an end to his association with the Etihad Stadium by joining Burnley in a deal worth up to £19 million.

James Trafford is set for a return to Manchester City in a £27m deal, two years after he left to join Burnley. The goalkeeper conceded just 16 league goals with the Clarets last season and kept a Championship-best 30 clean sheets - equalling Port Vale's Football League record set 71 years ago.

An exit for Ederson this summer will likely force Manchester City to move for a replacement, with James Trafford firmly in their sights. The Burnley man has been wanted by Newcastle United for over twelve months now and despite personal terms having been agreed, there has been no agreement between the Magpies and Clarets over a fee for the stopper.

Toon chiefs have haggled over a deal throughout the window - allowing Manchester City the chance to push ahead in the queue. City have first dibs on Trafford - as well as a 20 per cent sell-on clause should he head elsewhere - due to a clause inserted two years ago.