James Trafford's agent has reportedly flown abroad to explore a possible transfer move amid Manchester City's pursuit of Gianluigi Donnarumma.

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City re-signed goalkeeper Trafford from Burnley this summer for £27 million ($36m), but doubts have emerged about his suitability to be their number one after his poor display against Tottenham last weekend. Now, Politikam claim that Besiktas – where Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in charge – have made contact with the 22-year-old, and his agent is said to have travelled to Istanbul to begin transfer talks with club president Serdal Adalı.

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Trafford has started both of City's games this season, ahead of Galatasaray-linked Ederson, but there is uncertainty over his future as Pep Guardiola's team are reportedly pursuing Paris Saint-Germain's Donnarumma. If Trafford's agent is indeed flying overseas to secure a move, the 'keeper may have doubts about his Etihad future already.

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The Super Lig team are reportedly looking to secure a loan move for England Under-21 international Trafford, who won the PFA Championship Player of the Year for Burnley last season. There is no indication of a permanent transfer option at this stage.

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With less than a week to go until the summer transfer window shuts on September 1, it remains to be seen if Trafford will still be City's first choice this season, if Donnarumma is signed, and if Ederson is sold.