Man City seal deal for James Trafford in £27m swoop

The bulk of the medical tests is expected to be completed on Monday, paving the way for the 22-year-old's return to the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City will pay a fee of £27 million for the England Under-21 international, a significant figure considering Burnley had a £40 million buy-back clause in place.

Trafford, who came through the ranks at City before leaving for regular football, is now poised to rejoin the Premier League champions as part of Pep Guardiola's long-term plans.

Trafford gave the green light to the move after being assured of Guardiola's interest in bringing him back. The manager views the young shot-stopper as a key addition to the squad, likely providing depth and competition in a position where City have sought to strengthen.

Newcastle United had also been monitoring his situation and were kept informed of his decision. However, the goalkeeper ultimately opted for a return to Manchester, with the move now just awaiting the final formalities before becoming official.