According to information cited by Football Insider, Burnley and James Trafford are in talks to exchange contracts.
Due to his links with City, Vincent Kompany is a huge fan of the goalie, 20, and on May 13 he saw him in action for loan club
Bolton during their playoff semi-final match against Barnsley.
According to people familiar with the matter, the Clarets manager thinks Trafford would be a great addition to his team as
they prepare to play in the Premier League again next year.
Burnley are working on a deal to sign Trafford, who is valued around £20million, on a permanent deal.
The youngster was one of the best goalkeepers in League One while at Bolton last season and also helped them win the EFL
Trophy.
Although Trafford is valued at £20m, it is believed £15m could be enough to get a deal done.
The shot-stopper made 52 appearances for Bolton whilst on loan at the League One club and was in the starting lineup for
all of those outings.
Trafford kept 26 clean sheets this season and only conceded 38 goals across all competitions.
Burnley’s current choices between the sticks are fellow former Cityzen Arijanet Muric who joined from the Etihad last
summer on a four-year deal having spent most of his City career on loan
Back up keeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell made 16 appearances for Kompany’s side this season and is entering the final year of
his deal at Turf Moor.
Burnely are looking for reinforcements this summer as boss Kompany prepares for his first crack at the Premier League as a
manager and will welcome his former club to Turf Moor for their first game of the season.
In other news, Man City set to surpass Man United with record-breaking £400m payout.
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