"When asked if there was any chance of Trafford leaving in the upcoming window, Guardiola told reporters (via ESPN): James Trafford stays in January. He's staying with us this season, absolutely. He's an incredible keeper. Unfortunately for him, Gianluigi is the first-choice keeper, but he is an incredible keeper. I know the position of the keeper is so special, and during the year, in one game, you can change."
"Speculation surrounding the 23-year-old's future has intensified in recent weeks, with Tottenham Hotspur reportedly identifying Trafford as a potential solution to their own goalkeeping crisis. Spurs' current number one, Guglielmo Vicario, has come under increasing scrutiny following a string of high-profile errors, prompting rumors that Thomas Frank's side could launch a mid-season bid for City's backup shot-stopper. However, despite Trafford's struggle for minutes since his 27 million return to Manchester City in the summer,"
Manchester City have ruled out any January departure for goalkeeper James Trafford, confirming he will remain at the Etihad through the transfer window. Interest from Tottenham Hotspur has grown amid Guglielmo Vicario's recent high-profile errors, with Spurs reportedly considering a mid-season bid. Trafford has struggled for minutes since his 27 million return in the summer but is regarded as an incredible keeper and is expected to start the League Cup quarter-final against Brentford. Manchester City maintain Trafford as backup to the first-choice goalkeeper and consider him integral to squad depth for the season.
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