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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Richard Jolly

Man City strike James Trafford deal to add to Newcastle’s frustrating summer

Manchester City will re-sign James Trafford for £27m after the goalkeeper rejected Newcastle to return to his former club.

City, who sold the 22-year-old to Burnley two years ago, activated the matching rights clause they put in that deal when Newcastle agreed a fee with the promoted club.

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