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James Trafford might not be the only summer signing at Manchester City wondering what he walked into.

Trafford arrived with hopes of swiftly establishing himself as No.1 to aid his push for a World Cup spot in 2026. Even if it took more time to establish himself for club and country, the path was clear.

Except now he has the best goalkeeper in the world standing in his way and, more importantly, the net for every Premier League and Champions League game. Gianluigi Donnarumma arrived at the Etihad on deadline day after an interest that has lingered for eight years and Trafford's best hope of forcing his way into the England team is to leave City.

Rayan Ait-Nouri could also be forgiven for thinking he had his position sewn up at City. As the first specialist left-bac

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