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Leeds at risk of losing James Trafford as 'big problem' emerges after Man City exit - verdict
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Manchester City made the tough decision to sell James Trafford during the summer, and he's thriving at Leeds United.
The 24-year-old absolutely deserved his move to Elland Road, and with Man City receiving £45million, it was a good deal for both parties.
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It left Enzo Maresca with Gianluigi Donnarumma at the first-choice goalkeeper at the Etihad Stadium, a player who has won multiple major trophies.
Supporters can't help but keep an eye on Trafford's development, though, currently shining as one of the most in-form shot-stoppers in the Premier League.
He even has the highest save percentage in the entire division, currently, with some Man City fans questioning the decision to let him go in the summer.
Luckily, or rather a very smart piece of business, the Citizens included matching rights in his Leeds contract, meaning they can sign him yet again.
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Gianluigi Donnarumma is a 'Poundland James Trafford'
This is especially important now that Donnarumma appears to be struggling for form under Maresca.
At one time, many saw him as the best goalkeeper in the world, but cracks are beginning to show in his style of play.
The 27-year-old has made a handful of mistakes, and that was no different against RB Leipzig on Wednesday, 4 November.
He was ultimately to blame for Ridle Baku's goal, being beaten at his near post, and he nearly let an Antonio Nusa stinker through his gloves.
Speaking to talkSPORT at full-time, Perry Groves labelled Donnarumma a "Poundland James Trafford," believing that the goalkeeper is now a "big problem" for Man City.
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Trafford is, by no means, a finished product at Elland Road. But at 24 years of age, there's plenty of time for that to change for the shot-stopper.
Against Bournemouth at the weekend, Bryan King was mystified by the goalkeeper's attempt to play out from the back multiple times.
The Whites continued to play out from the back, and it was Evanilson that pounced on the playing style to open the scoring at the Vitality Stadium.
But with the Premier League's highest save percentage currently, Trafford is impressing far more than Man City's superstar.
