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Leeds, Newcastle, Villa Eye Trafford Loan

Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford is the subject of loan interest from Leeds United, Newcastle United and Aston Villa, with the player frustrated by limited playing time.

Leeds are reportedly keen on the 23-year-old as they reshape their goalkeeping department with Illan Meslier expected to depart. Trafford still harbors ambitions of being England's number one and needs regular Premier League football to fulfill those aspirations.

The arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma has limited Trafford's first-team opportunities, starting 23 of 24 Premier League matches. Manchester City would prefer a temporary move rather than a permanent departure, viewing Trafford as part of their long-term goalkeeping structure.