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Published on 2024-07-24 08:00:00
Manchester City may need to find a replacement for goalkeeper Ederson, who is being targeted by Saudi Arabian clubs in the transfer market. Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad have both shown interest in the Brazilian international, with City holding out for a fee close to £50 million for the 30-year-old player.
Due to the potential departure of Ederson, Manchester City are exploring backup goalkeeper options from the EFL Championship. Players such as Anthony Patterson from Sunderland and Academy graduate James Trafford are being considered as potential targets for City’s goalkeeping ranks.
Trafford, who has had loan spells at Accrington Stanley and Bolton Wanderers, is highly rated by Manchester City officials and has expressed his desire to eventually become the number one goalkeeper at the club. He has set ambitious goals of playing in the UEFA Champions League and representing England at the highest level in the future.
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