Aston Villa Target Man City Keeper James Trafford

Overview

• Aston Villa, which were reported Wednesday to be tracking James Trafford, are exploring a summer move as they plan for a possible change in goal if Emiliano Martinez departs.
• The Daily Mail reports Villa are open to offers for the 33-year-old Martinez, citing repeated calf issues during warm-ups and the need to keep within Premier League and UEFA spending rules.
• Manchester City value Trafford in the £35m–£40m range, and multiple reports indicate a loan could be preferred unless a strong permanent bid arrives.
• Chelsea have been linked by journalist Simon Phillips, with Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur also credited with interest in the England international.
• Trafford has logged about 270 Premier League minutes behind Gianluigi Donnarumma this season after a standout year at Burnley and an England debut, so a move could secure the regular starts he lacks.