Aston Villa have held initial discussions with representatives of James Trafford over a possible summer transfer as the club prepares for a potential goalkeeping change ahead of next season, per Krrish and Sully Talkz.

The Burnley goalkeeper is understood to be one of the names on Villa’s shortlist, with Emiliano Martínez expected to leave the club in the coming weeks.

Sources indicate Villa are assessing several goalkeeping options in the market, with Trafford viewed as a strong long-term candidate due to his Premier League experience and potential for further development.

Trafford is expected to leave Manchester City permanently this summer in search of a regular starting role, and multiple clubs have already been informed about his situation.

Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur are also monitoring the 22-year-old closely and have shown concrete interest as they continue to evaluate options in the goalkeeper market.

At this stage, no agreement is close and discussions remain at an early phase, but Trafford’s future is expected to attract significant attention in the coming weeks.