"Trafford looked like a fine player at former club Burnley, and he's been a bit unlucky at the Etihad Stadium so far. When Trafford first joined City in the summer, it looked like he would probably be the club's number one, but he made a poor start and Donnarumma later ended up joining when he became available. It will be interesting to see how Trafford can bounce back from this, but it makes sense that he surely needs to leave City to have a chance of going back to playing regularly."
"Of course, it's not guaranteed that Trafford would be number one at Villa due to the presence of Emiliano Martinez. Still, the experienced Argentine has been linked with a move away in recent times, with another Football Insider report suggesting Manchester United could go back in for him. With Martinez not getting any younger, it could be a good time for AVFC to make a change anyway, and bring in a talented young keeper like Trafford as a smart long-term investment."
James Trafford is a Manchester City goalkeeper who prefers a summer transfer to Aston Villa over Newcastle to seek regular first-team football and work under Unai Emery. Trafford has struggled for playing time since joining City, with Gianluigi Donnarumma clearly ahead in the pecking order. He impressed at Burnley but made a poor start at City, which limited his opportunities. Villa appear more likely to offer Champions League football and have managerial appeal for Trafford. Emiliano Martinez's possible departure could open a starting spot, making Trafford a plausible long-term investment for Aston Villa.
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