Overview
- Manchester City have ruled out sending James Trafford out on loan during the current transfer window.
- Trafford will start the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Tuesday.
- Guardiola praised Trafford’s professionalism and said a decision on his long-term status will come at season’s end.
- Trafford lost the No 1 role after Gianluigi Donnarumma’s arrival and has largely featured in domestic cups plus one Champions League match.
- Limited club minutes have affected his England prospects, with a November omission followed by a late recall after Nick Pope’s injury.