According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Man City have agreed a deal with Burnley to re-sign Trafford for a fee under the value of his £40m buy-back clause that was inserted when he move to Turf Moor two years ago.

James Trafford’s imminent return to City shows that there is a path back to the club for young players who are sold by the club. Provided that they take the next step in their careers the path back to the club that sold them is there. James Trafford’s story is a success story in this regard.