Manchester City have agreed a deal to bring goalkeeper James Trafford back to the club from Burnley. The PA news agency understands City will pay £27million for the England Under-21 international, beating Newcastle to his signing after activating a matching rights clause that was included when Trafford was sold to Burnley for £14million in 2023.

Manchester United have missed out on a number of key targets to their Premier League rivals this summer.Heading into the summer transfer window, United saw Liam Delap as their “priority” target

Manchester City are set to make a decision on the future of Stefan Ortega following a key update regarding James Trafford.

Trafford is "very keen" to return to City this summer after they moved for the Magpies target. (Football Insider) Meanwhile, Newcastle will offer Tino Livramento a new contract to try and fend off interest in the England full-back from City, who are prepared to pay £65m for the 22-year-old. (Times - subscription required)