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Man City agree to re-sign James Trafford as Newcastle lose another transfer race – with Pep Guardiola's side sealing deal with Burnley for less than £40m buy-back option

Manchester City have beaten Newcastle United to the signing of goalkeeper James Trafford, with Pep Guardiola’s side reaching an agreement with Burnley. The deal has reportedly been sealed for less than the £40 million ($53.8m) buy-back clause originally set, as City prepare for possible changes in their goalkeeping department ahead of the new season.

Man City approach Burnley over goalkeeper James Trafford as Premier League giants attempt to negotiate £40m buy-back clause

Manchester City have reportedly made formal contact with Burnley to discuss the potential return of their former academy graduate James Trafford. The 22-year-old goalkeeper, currently at Turf Moor, is the subject of renewed interest from his boyhood club just two years after being sold.