Man City want Geronimo Rulli to replace Leeds-bound James Trafford | OneFootball

Manchester City are eyeing Geronimo Rulli to replace James Trafford, who is on his way out of the Etihad Stadium, according to transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano.

The Cityzens need a new goalkeeper with Trafford poised to join Leeds United and have set their sights on the Marseille man.

The French club is aware of the interest from the Premier League side, who are working to complete a deal in time for the new season.

Rulli kept eight clean sheets in 29 Ligue 1 appearances for Marseille, recording a respectable +1.10 goals prevented. He was equally a mainstay in their UEFA Champions League run.

The 34-year-old will most likely play second fiddle to Gianluigi Donnarumma, who remains the first-choice goalkeeper after a brilliant first season in England.

Donnarumma took the starting berth and never relinquished it, much to the frustration of Trafford.

Elsewhere, Man City are also trying to complete a deal for Moroccan midfield talent Ayyoub Bouaddi following a breakout 2026 World Cup campaign.

The Citizens need a defensive midfielder with Rodri poised to leave for Real Madrid. However, he will likely remain in France on loan for another season. That is what Lille want.

They also need a new right-back with Rico Lewis struggling badly for form. Matheus Nunes, a midfielder by trade, has been deputising at right-back.

City are reportedly eyeing Chelsea’s Malo Gusto, whom new boss Enzo Maresca worked with during his time at Stamford Bridge.

The Italian tactician is also looking to reunite with Pedro Neto if Man City sell Savinho. They are considering the Portuguese winger as a replacement. 

With City losing their crucial core like manager Pep Guardiola, midfielder Bernardo Silva, and potentially Rodri, it will be interesting to see how they perform this season.

Maresca already has big boots to fill, and the transfer turnover will likely not help.