Manchester City invoked a ‘matching clause’ in the contract of James Trafford at Burnley with just one hour remaining on the terms, new reports have detailed.Trafford, who left City for Turf Moor

The 22-year-old has agreed a five-year deal plus the option of a further 12 months to return to the club he left in June 2023.

N ewcastle United have missed out on yet another signing this summer following news that James Trafford has decided to move to Manchester City. The Magpies had long been linked with a move for Trafford and had seen a bid of £27m accepted by Burnley for the goalkeeper.