Manchester City's James Trafford is attracting interest from multiple Premier League clubs with Leeds United, Newcastle United, and Aston Villa all considering a loan move for the 23-year-old goalkeeper. Trafford has expressed frustration at his lack of first-team opportunities since the arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma, who has started 23 Premier League matches this season.
Despite the interest, Manchester City would prefer to send Trafford on loan rather than sanction a permanent departure, still viewing him as part of their long-term goalkeeping plans. Trafford harbors ambitions of becoming England's number one goalkeeper, requiring regular first-team football to fulfill his potential.