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James Trafford
Born: October 10, 2002
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Hometown: England
Nationality: 
English
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EnglishPosition: Goalkeeper
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2021-2023 | Manchester City |
| Senior | → 2021-2022 | Accrington Stanley (loan) |
| → 2022 | Bolton Wanderers (loan) | |
| → 2022-2023 | Bolton Wanderers (loan) | |
| 2023- | Burnley | |
Sports Mole has 339 articles about James Trafford. Articles 1 to 40:
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Leeds United transfer news: Whites 'closing in' on James Trafford capture for eye-catching price
Leeds United reportedly reach a verbal agreement to sign Manchester City and England goalkeeper James Trafford for an initial £40m.15:51
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Leeds United transfer news: Why has Lucas Perri's move to Torino suddenly stalled?
Lucas Perri's proposed move from Leeds United to Torino is reportedly in limbo amid issues surrounding payment of the goalkeeper's agent.Jul 26, 21:08
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Leeds United transfer news: Lilywhites 'very keen' on second Bosnia-Herzegovina star
Leeds United are reportedly pushing to secure the signature of a second Bosnia-Herzegovina international who has scored 32 goals over the last two seasons.Jul 24, 15:28
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Manchester City transfer news: Leeds United 'in talks' to sign fringe player
Leeds United are allegedly in discussions to sign one of Manchester City's fringe players during the summer transfer window.Jul 23, 15:00
Newcastle transfer news: Magpies ‘in talks’ with Premier League club to sign ‘cheaper’ James Trafford alternative
Newcastle United reportedly step up their interest in a Premier League goalkeeper who could be a cheaper alternative to top target James Trafford.Jul 16, 17:24
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Man City transfer news: Pierce Charles plan becomes clear as £10m signing is confirmed
Manchester City announce the signing of goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday, but he will not link up with Enzo Maresca's squad straight away.Jul 10, 10:39
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Transfer news and rumours today: Emiliano Martinez and Nick Pope 'exits' as West Ham United close in on Alpha Toure
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including the latest on Emiliano Martinez and Nick Pope's rumoured exits, as well as West Ham United's progress on a new midfield signing.Jul 4, 23:51
Transfer news and rumours: Newcastle leading Trafford race, Forest to offer good Bergvall deal, Atletico set to sign Spain international
Sports Mole round up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Newcastle United's pursuit of James Trafford, Nottingham Forest's efforts to sign Lucas Bergvall and Atletico Madrid's proposed deal for Alex Grimaldo.Jun 29, 12:00
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Tottenham Hotspur transfer news: De Zerbi eyes third Manchester City player
Tottenham are set to pursue a Manchester City star their manager 'loves', as De Zerbi eyes a third Citizen.Jun 26, 10:27
Leeds United summer transfers and net spend: Every confirmed signing and sale for Daniel Farke's side in 2026 window
Track all of Leeds United's summer transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, net spend and latest rumours.Jun 16, 00:07
James Trafford transfer latest: Man City goalkeeper subject of ‘renewed interest’ from Premier League club
One Premier League club reportedly rekindle their interest in signing Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford this summer.Jun 15, 13:27
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Man City summer transfers and net spend: Every confirmed signing and sale for Enzo maresca's side in 2026 window
Track all of Manchester City's summer transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, net spend and latest rumours.Jun 15, 07:10
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Man City keep or sell: Who should Enzo Maresca offload in summer transfer window?
Sports Mole gives you the chance to vote for who you think Manchester City should keep or sell in the 2026 summer transfer window.Jun 8, 10:15
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Spurs transfer news: Roberto De Zerbi 'demands' overhaul as £60m transfer interest resurfaces
Tottenham Hotspur plot a massive summer squad overhaul as Roberto De Zerbi demands major changes ahead of the upcoming transfer window.May 25, 23:37
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Aston Villa transfer news: Unai Emery, Newcastle United 'tracking' La Liga-based James Trafford alternative
Aston Villa and Newcastle United are allegedly considering an approach for a La Liga goalkeeper as they contemplate alternatives to Manchester City stopper James Trafford.May 3, 14:39
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Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'tracking' Diogo Costa as four Alisson replacements emerge
Liverpool are reportedly considering Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa and three other players as potential replacements for Alisson Becker.Apr 28, 17:29
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Man City lineup vs. Southampton: Predicted XI for FA Cup semi-final
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final clash with Southampton.Apr 23, 17:35
James Trafford: Liverpool, Chelsea among five Premier League clubs to 'express interest' in Man City goalkeeper
Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly among several Premier League clubs to register an interest in Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford.Apr 23, 01:18
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Man City prepared to break world record for 23-year-old defender as Pep Guardiola plans 'aggressive' transfer push
Manchester City are prepared to break a world record to sign a Newcastle United defender this summer, but they could alternatively strike a sensational three-way swap deal with Eddie Howe's side.Apr 19, 08:46
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Man City transfer news: Contract extension confirmed for forgotten player labelled “a really good signing”
A forgotten Manchester City player, labelled "a really good signing" by director of football Hugo Viana, signs a contract extension, the club confirms.Apr 10, 17:55
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Man City transfer news: Surprise Premier League rival now joins race to sign forgotten £27m player
Leeds United have joined the race to sign Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, intensifying Premier League interest as the 23-year-old considers a move for regular first-team football amid uncertainty over his future at the Etihad.Apr 10, 13:34
Man City transfer news: Citizens exploring ‘surprise’ goalkeeper reunion as James Trafford exit talks intensify
Manchester City are reportedly exploring a surprise summer move for a former goalkeeper amid uncertainty over the future of James Trafford.Apr 9, 16:13
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Tottenham transfer news: Spurs 'monitoring' big-six goalkeeper in search for Guglielmo Vicario successor
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly eyeing a big-six goalkeeper as a potential successor for Gugliemo Vicario.Apr 8, 00:55
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Man City transfer news: More than 15 players could leave this summer – who are they?
Sports Mole takes a look at which Manchester City players could leave the club this summer, permanently, on loan or when their contract expires.Mar 31, 09:55
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Man City transfer news: James Trafford 'increasingly likely' to sign for one Premier League club
Manchester City number two James Trafford is 'increasingly likely' to join one Premier League club in the summer transfer window.Mar 29, 08:21
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Arsenal vs. Man City: One starter confirmed by Pep Guardiola before facing “exceptional” Gunners in EFL Cup final
One guaranteed starter for Manchester City is confirmed by Pep Guardiola ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final against an "exceptional" Arsenal side.Mar 20, 13:30
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Tottenham transfer news: Senior Spurs star set for summer exit as club relationship 'broken'
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is all set to leave in the summer window after his relationship with the north London club has completely broken.Mar 8, 20:12
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Newcastle vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Erling Haaland absent as 14 combined changes made for FA Cup tie
Newcastle United and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for this evening’s FA Cup fifth-round clash at St James’ Park.Mar 7, 19:00
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Newcastle transfer news: ‘Low risk’ Chelsea target identified as Bart Verbruggen alternative by the Magpies
Newcastle United reportedly identify an alternative goalkeeper target to Brighton & Hove Albion's Bart Verbruggen ahead of the summer transfer window.Mar 7, 17:20
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James Trafford transfer news: Manchester City goalkeeper 'prioritises' move to one Premier League club
Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford reportedly decides where to go if he leaves Pep Guardiola's side at the end of the season.Feb 20, 13:22
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Newcastle transfer news: Magpies could offer 'fresh' escape route for forgotten Man City summer signing
Newcastle United could offer one of Manchester City's forgotten summer signings a 'fresh' escape route at the end of the season.Feb 18, 14:17
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Man City 'outline' transfer stance for James Trafford amid interest from Premier League rival
Manchester City are reportedly willing to let James Trafford leave on loan elsewhere, but they are reluctant to sell him directly.Feb 16, 20:02
Man City transfer news: James Trafford ‘expectation’ revealed as goalkeeper makes Gianluigi Donnarumma claim
James Trafford provides an update on his future at Manchester City after admitting that he did not expect the club to sign fellow goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma after his transfer from Burnley last summer.Feb 16, 09:55
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Aston Villa transfer news: 'Uncertain' future of key Unai Emery star leads club to identify Premier League 'replacement'
Aston Villa reportedly fear losing a key star in the summer transfer window, though they are said to be keen on signing a Premier League replacement should they leave.Feb 15, 15:32
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Man City vs. Salford confirmed XIs: Haaland out, Stones returns as Guardiola makes nine changes for FA Cup fourth-round tie
Manchester City and Salford City confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s FA Cup fourth-round clash at the Etihad Stadium.Feb 14, 14:03
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Man City vs. Newcastle confirmed lineups: Haaland, Rodri benched, Botman, Woltemade decisions made for EFL Cup semi-final clash
Manchester City and Newcastle United confirm their starting lineups for tonight’s EFL Cup semi-final second leg at the Etihad Stadium.Feb 4, 18:47
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Man City lineup vs. Newcastle: Predicted XI for EFL Cup semi-final second leg
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday’s EFL Cup semi-final second leg with Newcastle United.Feb 2, 17:05
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Preview:Manchester City vs Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between Manchester City and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 2, 17:00
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Man City transfer news: Second player completes move to Premier League club ahead of deadline
A second Manchester City player officially completes a transfer to another Premier League club ahead of Monday's deadline.Feb 1, 13:55
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Nottingham Forest reach 'full agreement' with Man City over goalkeeper transfer with contract details and medical date 'revealed'
Nottingham Forest reportedly agree a deal to add a Manchester City goalkeeper to Sean Dyche's squad before Monday's transfer deadline.Jan 31, 09:36
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