Tottenham Hotspur are at risk of being left behind in the race for James Trafford amidst the uncertainty over their Premier League status.
According to reports, Tottenham have identified Trafford as an option to replace Guglielmo Vicario this summer ahead of Roberto De Zerbi’s first full season in charge.
However, Spurs have been warned that they will miss out on the Man City man if they get relegated, with the goalkeeper not being short of admirers.
It was previously reported that Aston Villa and Newcastle are ready to challenge Tottenham for Trafford, and the Lilywhites have now received some bad news.
Aston Villa leapfrog Tottenham in race for James Trafford
TEAMtalk are now reporting that Aston Villa have intensified their pursuit of Trafford and have moved ahead of Spurs into pole position.
The Villans are said to be ‘very keen’ on securing the England international this summer as they look to replace Emiliano Martinez.
Unai Emery’s men view Trafford as their ‘ideal’ next number one and are preparing a concrete push for the goalkeeper. They want to tempt the 23-year-old to Villa Park by offering Champions League football as an incentive.
Is a potential bidding war on the cards for Trafford?
TEAMtalk explain that Roberto De Zerbi is an admirer of Trafford’s distribution and composure, but the Lilywhites’ interest is conditional on the club avoiding relegation.
The outlet claims that Leeds are also big fans of the English goalkeeper and will try for a deal, although they may struggle to compete financially with the former Burnley man’s other suitors.
With Trafford contracted until 2030 at the Etihad Stadium, it is suggested that a bidding war could push his price towards £30m or more.
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