"Villa had at one point looked like being Trafford's preferred option due to their position in the race to qualify for the Champions League, but that now seems in growing doubt after a poor run of just one win from five in the Premier League. According to TEAMtalk, it also seems that Trafford is open to the likes of Newcastle United anyway, while Spurs are described as accelerating their plans to snap up the 23-year-old."
"Trafford makes sense as a long-term replacement for Emiliano Martinez at Villa Park, and if he could guarantee himself the number one spot for a Champions League club then he'll have done very well despite the disappointment of spending so much of this season on the City bench."
"Newcastle could also be an exciting project for Trafford, who would likely have little trouble establishing himself as Eddie Howe's first choice as the club look in need of a long-term successor to the ageing Nick Pope, while Aaron Ramsdale is only at St James' Park on loan for this season."
James Trafford, a 23-year-old goalkeeper at Manchester City, is attracting interest from multiple Premier League clubs this summer. Aston Villa previously appeared to be his preferred destination due to their Champions League qualification prospects, but their recent poor form has diminished their appeal. Tottenham is now actively pursuing Trafford and accelerating their plans to secure him. Newcastle United has also expressed interest in the goalkeeper. Trafford has struggled for playing time since joining Manchester City from Burnley and would benefit from a move guaranteeing regular first-team football. Each interested club offers different advantages: Villa needs a long-term replacement for Emiliano Martinez, Newcastle seeks a successor to aging Nick Pope, and Tottenham could make Trafford their primary goalkeeper ahead of Guglielmo Vicario.
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