Manchester City line up 34-year-old Gerónimo Rulli as experienced cover with Trafford set for club-record Leeds transfer | OneFootball

Manchester City are targeting a deal to re-sign veteran goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli to replace James Trafford.

Trafford is nearing a move to Leeds United, who have agreed a club-record deal for the goalkeeper worth an initial £40m. The 23-year-old wanted to leave the Etihad for a first-choice role, having spent last season as deputy to Gianluigi Donnarumma.

He made only four appearances in thePremier League last season, and 17 in all competitions, following a £31m transfer from Burnley.

Enzo Maresca is now searching for cover for Donnarumma with Rulli in City's sights. According toFabrizio Romano, the Cityzens are exploring a deal for the 34-year-old, who is open to the move from Marseille.

Rulli previously signed for Manchester City in a £4m deal in 2016, though never made a first-team appearance. The Argentine spent the 2016/17 season on loan at Real Sociedad, before joining the Spanish side permanently

Rulli has also spent time with Montpellier, Villarreal, where he won the Europa League in 2021, Ajax and Marseille during his time in European football.

The goalkeeper has won eight caps for Argentina and was part of the squad that won the 2022 World Cup, though did not play a single minute in the tournament.