Overview

• Pep Guardiola said James Trafford will start Manchester City's Carabao Cup tie against Huddersfield and praised his training levels but declined to predict his long-term status.
• Gianluigi Donnarumma, signed from PSG on deadline day after Ederson’s departure, has immediately become the first-choice goalkeeper and started recent high-profile matches.
• A report says a January loan is viewed as a realistic possibility for Trafford, with several clubs monitoring him, including Southampton and Leicester.
• Trafford rejoined City on a five-year deal and started the first three Premier League games before moving into a backup role behind Donnarumma.
• Pundits such as Shay Given and Jamie Redknapp believe the sudden change could leave Trafford disappointed and complicate his push to impress for England.