Enzo Maresca on James Trafford amid Leeds United interest | OneFootball

Enzo Maresca has addressed James Trafford’s situation amid Leeds United’s search for a new goalkeeper at his first Manchester City press conference.

Leeds remain in talks over a deal for their number one target, Trafford, to move to Elland Road. David Ornstein reported on Thursday that the goalkeeper was leaning towards joining Leeds.

Trafford came through City’s academy, including during Maresca’s time as Under-23s coach, then left in July 2023 for Burnley in a £15m move. City activated a buy-back clause last summer for £31m, but he had limited minutes behind first-choice Gianluigi Donnarumma.

“I know James because he was my keeper when I was with the Under-23s, so I know James very good.” “But again, when the transfer window is open, now or in January, anything can happen.” “So we’ll see, but at the moment he’s one of our keepers.” He was speaking to City Xtra.

Trafford’s future was always likely to be addressed after this summer’s World Cup. City are starting life after Pep Guardiola, who left at the end of last season.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk