Tottenham Hotspur are set to shake up Newcastle United’s plans by targeting Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford this summer.
With first-choice keeper Guglielmo Vicario on the verge of joining Inter Milan, Spurs are actively looking for a reliable new No.1. The club sees Trafford as a strong option to step straight into the starting role.
The England international returned to his boyhood club Manchester City from Burnley last summer, but he has spent this season mostly on the bench behind Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Frustrated with his lack of game time, Trafford is keen to move on in search of regular first-team football.
Tottenham have now joined the race for his signature, according to reports. However, they won’t have an easy path, as Newcastle United remain the clear favourites to land him if he becomes available.
Newcastle missed out on Trafford to Manchester City last summer and have been uncertain about their goalkeeping situation for some time.
They are expected to make a strong push to bring him to St James’ Park.For Tottenham, signing Trafford would represent a fresh start in goal as they rebuild following Vicario’s impending departure.
The young keeper has shown plenty of promise during his time at Burnley and with England’s youth teams, making him an exciting long-term prospect.The summer transfer window is shaping up to be busy for both clubs, with goalkeepers high on the priority list.
It remains to be seen whether Spurs can tempt Trafford away from a potential move to the North East or if Newcastle will finally secure their long-term target.