According to reporter Craig Hope, Manchester City triggered Trafford's matching offer clause one hour before the deadline.

According to media reports, Newcastle is interested in Burnley goalkeeper Trafford, but Manchester City triggered a matching offer clause and will soon sign the 22-year-old England goalkeeper back.

Craig Hope further revealed that Trafford signed a contract when he left Manchester City in 2023. If Manchester City triggers a repurchase clause (including matching quotation clauses, Newcastle offers £27 million), the contract will take effect. Manchester City triggered the clause one hour before the deadline, in which case Trafford will return to Manchester City.