Manchester City identify Argentinian goalkeeper as James Trafford replacement

Manchester City identify Argentinian goalkeeper as James Trafford replacement Hugo Viana has identified his preferred option to take on Man City’s back-up goalkeeper role with James Trafford headed for Leeds United. Officials at the Etihad Stadium are expected to swoop in on former Etihad shot-stopper Geronimo Rulli of Marseille. A deal could conclude relatively swiftly with the 34-year-old reportedly keen on a move. Manchester City have identified Argentinian veteran goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli as their preferred option to replace James Trafford as back-up shot-stopper. Trafford – who returned to the club from Burnley in a deal worth around £28 million last summer – is expected to leave City this summer in a pursuit of improved game time and opportunities at the top of the game. Having re-joined the Etihad club under the belief he would succeed Ederson as Manchester City’s No.1 between the posts, Hugo Viana and officials went on to recruit Gianluigi Donnarumma from PSG on deadline day – restricting Trafford largely to cup outings. With interest from the likes of Newcastle United , Tottenham Hotspur, and Aston Villa across the course of the summer, it now appears as though James Trafford will make a switch to Leeds United for a fee in the region of £40 million before add-ons. Despite already signing one goalkeeper in Pierce Charles this summer from Sheffield Wednesday , the Northern Ireland international was swiftly sent out on loan to Championship club Queens Park Rangers – meaning City have required a direct replacement for Trafford. Manchester City identify James Trafford replacement Now, according to the exclusive information of Fabrizio Romano , Manchester City want to sign Geronimo Rulli as their new back-up goalkeeper behind Gianluigi Donnarumma in order to replace their Leeds United-bound England international. It is reported that the Argentinian veteran goalkeeper is keen on a move to the Etihad Stadium, and his current employers at Olympique Marseille are aware of the interest from the Premier League giants. This is a developing story. More to follow.