Tottenham Hotspur have emerged as surprise suitors for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, according to reports.
The North London side have earmarked the uncapped England shot-stopper as a potential target ahead of the summer transfer window, when Trafford is expected to explore a move away from the Etihad Stadium.
The 23-year-old signed for Man City in a deal worth £27m from Burnley last summer, but has served as a deputy to Gianluigi Donnarumma this season.
After growing frustrated with his limited playing time, Trafford is keen to secure regular minutes elsewhere and has no shortage of admirers in the Premier League.
Tottenham Keen on James Trafford
According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham are accelerating plans to target Trafford after the season and continue to monitor the shot-stopper’s situation closely.
The Lilywhites will reportedly be ready to step up their interest if Man City permit an exit, but face the uphill task of convincing Trafford after a disappointing season.
Spurs are in serious danger of relegation from the Premier League, having managed just 29 points from 27 games and sitting 16th in the table.
Only four points separate the North London side from the bottom three, ahead of their visit to Fulham on Sunday.
More Clubs are Monitoring Trafford
Tottenham could face competition for Trafford from several Premier League clubs this summer, with Aston Villa, Newcastle, Leeds and West Ham all claimed to be among his admirers.
Newcastle pursued the 23-year-old aggressively in the past, while Villa appear to be his preferred destination at the moment.
Trafford has managed only 11 appearances in all competitions for Man City since his summer arrival, keeping five clean sheets.
He enjoyed a standout Championship campaign with Burnley in 2024/25, registering 29 shutouts across 45 appearances and conceding just 16 goals.
Is Trafford Really Better Than Vicario?
Amid Tottenham’s reported interest in Trafford, we asked ChatGPT whether the 23-year-old goalkeeper would be an upgrade on their first-choice stopper Guglielmo Vicario: