James Trafford

[HankMarvin]

BOLD TRAFFORD 

Leicester City chase Man City’s England U21 star James Trafford after sealing Harry Winks transfer from Tottenham
 

LEICESTER are on the trail of England Under-21 sensation James Trafford.

The goalkeeper, 20, has been the breakout star of the Young Lions’ impressive campaign at the Under-21 Euro's

Leicester are chasing a move for Man City and England U21s goalie James TraffordCredit: Getty

Relegated Leicester are considering moving for a stopper.

And they have been impressed with Trafford, who is set to be loaned out again from Manchester City next term.

Yet it remains to be seen whether the Foxes would be keen to borrow a new goalie rather than sign one on a permanent transfer basis.

Trafford claimed before this summer’s Euros in Georgia that he would be ready to play in a Champions League final NOW if given the chance.

That’s despite playing no higher than League One at club level to date.

But he has backed up his bold words with three excellent performances in England’s flawless group stage.

The stopper has picked up a hat-trick of clean sheets, showing excellent distribution, shot-stopping and confidence in possession.

Trafford will be in between the sticks again tomorrow when Lee Carsley’s side take on Portugal in the quarter-finals in Kutaisi.

 

 

[moore_94]

Would love for us to get Trafford, if we did I expect it would be a loan

 

A permanent deal would be incredible, would have no issues with a buy back clause for Man City as I expect they will include that in any deal if he leaves them permanently anyway

[TrickyTrevLeftPeg]

Yes. All over this. Way more than Steffan. Get it done Rudders 

[Ric Flair]

Just now, moore_94 said:

Would love for us to get Trafford, if we did I expect it would be a loan

 

A permanent deal would be incredible, would have no issues with a buy back clause for Man City as I expect they will include that in any deal if he leaves them permanently anyway

The buy back clauses are usually quite favourable for the selling club anyway, at least double/treble the original transfer fee.

[kingfox]

Will just copy and paste what I posted in the Players for the Championship thread the other week. 

 

This is why he should be number one choice over Steffen...

 

James Trafford

Bringing him in on loan would make so much sense with him being a product of Man City. A very successful loan spell at Bolton last season where he captured their Young Player Of The Season award. 
 

88% accurate passes, 80% forward passes, 98% lateral passes. +14.58 for prevented goals(Best in League One), 79.43% for save rate(2nd best in League One) and 2nd for most clean sheets.

 

GERRIMIN!

[AKCJ]

He's the one. He'll play 100 games for England IMO.

[sphericalfox]

Can't stay with Man City with a name like that. Sign him up.

[Bryn]

Always been quite happy loaning a keeper in. Position lends itself to it moreso than outfield players I think.

[Ric Flair]

He's not yet ready to go on loan to a PL club and be 1st choice IMO, the logical move is a Championship loan and we are best placed. 

[Iran]

9 minutes ago, TrickyTrevLeftPeg said:

Yes. All over this. Way more than Steffan. Get it done Rudders 

Prefer Zack Steffen due to his experience and playing a part in getting Middlesbrough into the playoffs.

[Buzzell]

Never heard of him. GERRRRIIMMMINNN!

[TrickyTrevLeftPeg]

7 minutes ago, Iran said:

Prefer Zack Steffen due to his experience and playing a part in getting Middlesbrough into the playoffs.

Trafford long term will be far superior to Steffen. It really is a no brainer 

[st albans fox]

I’m sure I’d read that Burnley were interested 

[moore_94]

Just now, st albans fox said:

I’m sure I’d read that Burnley were interested 

I think they might have been earlier on, but looks like they are signing a keeper from Belgium, after losing out on another keep from Belgium to Brighton

[ALC Fox]

Now then, this would be lovely. His performances at the U21 Euros have been excellent.

[Iran]

1 minute ago, TrickyTrevLeftPeg said:

Trafford long term will be far superior to Steffen. It really is a no brainer 

In the long term, yes I'd agree. But in the present, I would rank Steffen higher.

[Iran]

6 minutes ago, st albans fox said:

I’m sure I’d read that Burnley were interested 

Heard Burnley were going for Jean Butez of Royal Antwerp.

[Scotch]

2 minutes ago, Iran said:

In the long term, yes I'd agree. But in the present, I would rank Steffen higher.

In the present? Steffen is out till the end of the year(ish). By the time he's up to speed we are probably looking at Dec/Jan. And that's assuming his recovery goes well,  which isn't garenteed. 

 

He's not a good short term option. 

[It'sblueupnorth]

Get this done

[Will1981]

Guess nothing will happen with this until after the U21 Euro's so will give Enzo time to check out our current keepers.

[egg_fried_rice]

Definitely would prefer this fella over Steffen, and would be happy for it to be a loan too.

[Haywood_6]

Had a good season with Bolton and he's been excellent for England U21's as well. Would be really happy with this if it gets done. We're the perfect club for him at this stage in his career.  

[FoxinNotts]

Yes. Go get him Enzo

[Iran]

9 minutes ago, Scotch said:

In the present? Steffen is out till the end of the year(ish). By the time he's up to speed we are probably looking at Dec/Jan. And that's assuming his recovery goes well,  which isn't garenteed. 

 

He's not a good short term option. 

In the present, assuming when fully fit.

 

We still have Daniel Iversen (who PNE's player of the season) and Danny Ward (although I don't rate him) assuming Maresca opts to stick with them until Steffen recovers and gets back up to speed.

[UniFox21]

Wonder if agent talk has got confused between the two man city keepers originally