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James Trafford to leave Man City already?! Under-fire goalkeeper's agent travels abroad for transfer talks with club coached by Man Utd legend after nightmare start to season

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✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.

✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.

✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.


Monthly from$12.99
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✅ Provides nationwide access to USA Network, securing the primary cable home for the league's linear broadcasts.

✅ Includes access to live, local NBC affiliates for the marquee weekend matches in designated major media markets. 

✅ Serves as the cheapest way to access live cable TV sports channels without paying for a bloated traditional bundle.


Monthly from$45.99
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✅ Carries both USA Network and your local NBC station, ensuring you get every nationally televised match.

✅ Includes unlimited cloud DVR storage so you can easily record and save early morning fixtures.

✅ Replicates the classic set-top box feel with a familiar channel guide, making it easy to channel-surf on weekend mornings.


Over 28 months$79.99
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✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.

✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.

✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.


Monthly from$12.99
  • Trafford struggles for Man City
  • Agent flies abroad over possible move
  • City pursuing PSG's Donnarumma
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    City re-signed goalkeeper Trafford from Burnley this summer for £27 million ($36m), but doubts have emerged about his suitability to be their number one after his poor display against Tottenham last weekend. Now, Politikam claim that Besiktas - where Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in charge - have made contact with the 22-year-old, and his agent is said to have travelled to Istanbul to begin transfer talks with club president Serdal Adalı.

  • Gianluigi Donnarumma Man City GFXGetty/GOAL

    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Trafford has started both of City's games this season, ahead of Galatasaray-linked Ederson, but there is uncertainty over his future as Pep Guardiola's team are reportedly pursuing Paris Saint-Germain's Donnarumma. If Trafford's agent is indeed flying overseas to secure a move, the 'keeper may have doubts about his Etihad future already.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    The Super Lig team are reportedly looking to secure a loan move for England Under-21 international Trafford, who won the PFA Championship Player of the Year for Burnley last season. There is no indication of a permanent transfer option at this stage.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    With less than a week to go until the summer transfer window shuts on September 1, it remains to be seen if Trafford will still be City's first choice this season, if Donnarumma is signed, and if Ederson is sold.