Maresca Plays It Cool Over Trafford Exit
Enzo Maresca was in no mood to tip his hand when the subject of Manchester City's goalkeeping situation came up. With James Trafford reportedly closing in on a £40m-plus move to Leeds, the natural question is who fills the void. The City boss, however, offered little in the way of clarity.
Pressed on the matter, Maresca gave nothing away. It is the kind of non-answer that tends to fuel rather than settle speculation, and with pre-season still ticking along, the silence speaks volumes.
The maths is straightforward enough. Trafford's expected departure would hand the Blues a hefty windfall for a player who has spent time away from the first-team picture. What that means for recruitment between the sticks remains, for now, anyone's guess.
Maresca's reluctance to engage will not dampen the chatter. Supporters are left to read between the lines, and the transfer window is far from shut.
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