Goalkeeper James Trafford has returned to Manchester City on a five-year contract after helping Burnley earn a promotion back to the Premier League with the fewest goals conceded in the Championship last season,

Costa had seemingly ticked all the boxes for a City goalkeeper with ball-playing ability, a commanding presence, and Champions League pedigree, while standout performances for FC Porto and Portugal led to heightened belief that he could be Ederson’s long-term successor.