Manchester City are reportedly working behind the scenes to sign James Trafford as their summer spending spree could further continue.
Trafford is keen on signing for Manchester City as it looks increasingly likely that he could re-sign for his former club.
While City could reinforce their goalkeeping department, right-back is a position that continues to look like the weak link in their roster.
With Newcastle United offering Tino Livramento a new contract, the Sky Blues might have to persist with Matheus Nunes and Rico Lewis as their primary options at right-back during the 2025/2026 season.
Man City target Wesley set to join Roma once Flamengo sign his replacement
Aside from Livramento, another player who Manchester City were keen to sign is Wesley Franca.
Wesley was Manchester City’s primary target to bolster the right-back position as now-Burnley speedster Kyle Walker has looked set to depart the Etihad Stadium for a while.
However, Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the Brazilian’s deal to sign for AS Roma is “almost done.”
So much so that once Flamengo bring in a replacement for Wesley, who Pep Guardiola wished to sign, the Manchester City target will complete a €25 million (£21.6 million) move plus add-ons to Roma.
Man City have a youngster who they privately called the ‘next Philipp Lahm’
It seems like City’s search for a new right-back to succeed Walker could be a challenging one.
With Wesley set to join Roma, Manchester City have every reason to be frustrated.
However, Manchester City have always admired Lewis, with an unnamed figure in the academy dubbing him the “next Philipp Lahm.”
With Pep Guardiola tipping Lewis to succeed at the Etihad Stadium for the next decade during his breakout season, he could very well justify such high praise by nailing down his place as City’s starting right-back next season.
