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Getty Images/GOALWho will be Man City's No.1 goalkeeper? Pep Guardiola's plans revealed with returning James Trafford impacted by Gianluigi Donnarumma transfer pursuit
Manchester City's plans for James Trafford this season may be impacted if the club decide to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Gianluigi Donnarumma.
- Man City sign keeper Trafford
- Was set to compete with Ederson
- Donnarumma interest could scupper that
WHAT HAPPENED?
According to The Telegraph, summer signing Trafford is expected to start the season as City's first-choice goalkeeper, despite Ederson's presence. However, if Pep Guardiola's team signed wantaway PSG stopper Donnarumma, that assertion could be in doubt.
Getty ImagesTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Donnarumma's spell at PSG looks set to end after saying he had been jettisoned from the first-team squad, with his agent talking up a Premier League switch. The report adds that PSG are aware that City have spoken to Donnarumma's agent but the clubs have not discussed a transfer or his price tag.
DID YOU KNOW?
A Donnarumma transfer, however, may be dependent on whether or not Ederson leaves City. There is said to be strong interest from Galatasaray but for now, the Brazilian remains at the Etihad. Moreover, with the Italian international seemingly being forced out at the French giants, he is likely to be available for under the reported £43 million ($58m) valuation.
Getty/GOALWHAT NEXT?
Just as it looked like there would be a battle royale between Trafford and Ederson for the starting spot at City, this Donnarumma speculation may have thrown a spanner in the works. For the time being, City start their Premier League season away to Wolves on Saturday.