‘I have many concerns’ – Guardiola reacts to Donnarumma’s fourth yellow card of the season
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Two Manchester City goalkeepers are open to leaving the club this January, with James Trafford considering his future at the club just months after joining from Burnley to become Pep Guardiola’s first choice.
Trafford however then saw his prospective No 1 spot taken when Gianluigi Donnarumma joined from PSG, meaning the former as well as Stefan Ortega are eyeing the exit door.
“But with Ortega also looking to the exit door, City will have decisions to make over what to do with the team behind Donnarumma.
“Part of Trafford’s discussions with City over the summer centred on the move providing an opportunity to claim the England jersey from Everton’s Jordan Pickford.
“Yet the Cumbrian’s slow start to life back at the Etihad Stadium could leave his World Cup place in jeopardy, with Thomas Tuchel insistent that members of the squad must be playing regularly.
“Ortega is now effectively fourth choice behind Marcus Bettinelli and is not travelling to away matches.”
Spurs players doubting Frank
Some of Tottenham’s players are concerned with Thomas Frank’s tactics, with sources close to the dressing room telling The Sun that there is an increasing frustration over plans being changed shortly before kick-off or early on in matches.
Frank is under pressure ahead of the trip to Newcastle on Tuesday night, with Spurs then hosting his former side Brentford on Saturday.
“Spurs twice took the lead against the European champions but ended up conceding five and leaving the French capital with nothing.
“While some players are enjoying working with Frank, there are fears the Dane could lose the majority of the dressing room if results do not improve.”
Sunderland’s January plan
Sunderland are hopeful of adding players in attacking areas this January transfer window, The i Paper reports, with the club likely to lose six stars to the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Black Cats are also interested in former Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, who is currently at Lazio but said to be keen on a move to Sunderland.
“Results on the pitch on their return to the top flight have backed that up and piqued the interest of agents who wouldn’t have had them on their radar 12 months ago when they were fighting in the Championship.
“Sunderland now boast excellent relations with Chelsea after their dealings on striker Marc Guiu and would be open to striking loan deals with the Blues. They have slots open to supplement their squad.”
