SSN reporting that we’ve bid £15 million or so for James Trafford. A Man City academy graduate, he signed for Burnley last summer for about the same price but was eventually dropped after a less than impressive run of form. Previously he had impressed on loan at Bolton in League One and was also impressive when winning the U21 Euros with England alongside Anthony Gordon.

I think it would be fair to say we’re looking at his potential rather than current ability. 21 is very young for a keeper so he has time on his side. £15 million wouldn’t be a particularly big gamble but it would likely see Pope retain his number one status for at least another season, injury permitting.