Momentum is building for James Trafford's transfer to Brighton, as reports suggest a 77% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Few direct competitors for position (Bart Verbruggen, Tom McGill)
Not many competitors with higher Potential (Bart Verbruggen, Tom McGill)
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Potential star player in position on team (Bart Verbruggen, Tom McGill)
Key player as direct competitor (Bart Verbruggen, Tom McGill)
Some better competitors for position (Bart Verbruggen, Tom McGill)
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
78.3
78.3
|
David Soria |
 Getafe
|
€2.1M |
|
77.7
81.5
|
Joan García |
 Barcelona
|
€26.4M |
|
77.1
77.1
|
Thibaut Courtois |
 Real Madrid
|
€10.7M |
|
74.7
74.7
|
Alisson |
 Liverpool
|
€16.6M |
|
74.4
75.3
|
Yann Sommer |
 Inter
|
€2.8M |
|
73.5
76.0
|
Unai Simón |
 Athletic
|
€31.5M |
|
72.1
74.5
|
Jan Oblak |
 Atlético Madrid
|
€13.9M |
|
71.3
75.0
|
Giorgi Mamardashvili |
Liverpool
|
€28.3M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Hackney | 04-05-2026 | Report | |
| Ayase Ueda | 29-04-2026 | Report | |
| Joe Gomez | 17-04-2026 | Report | |
| Zan Vipotnik | 15-04-2026 | Report | |
| Rodri | 01-04-2026 | Report | |
| Said El Mala | 16-03-2026 | Report | |
| Omar Marmoush | 06-01-2026 | Report | |
| Gonzalo García | 19-11-2025 | Report |
Man City
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
James Trafford (ENG) is a A sweeper keeper and currently plays for Man City. James Trafford is 23 years old (2002/10/10) and he is 192cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 19. James Trafford has also been used as A ball playing keeper.
James Trafford’s current transfer value is between €36.4M and €44.5M. His last transfer was from Burnley to Man City in 2025. Man City paid Burnley €31.2M for James Trafford.
James Trafford latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
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