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Manchester City targets Pierce Charles as backup goalkeeper option

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:30 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Manchester City targets Pierce Charles as backup goalkeeper option

Summary

Manchester City is reportedly seeking a backup goalkeeper this summer as James Trafford prepares to leave the club. Trafford has indicated he is not willing to be Gianluigi Donnarumma's understudy and could join Newcastle United. In response, City is moving closer to signing 20-year-old Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday, who has impressed at the club. Charles has a year left on his contract following Sheffield Wednesday's relegation to League One, making him a potential low-cost addition for Manchester City.

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Market Watch

•James Trafford is expected to depart Manchester City this summer.
•Newcastle United has shown interest in signing Trafford.
•Manchester City tracks Pierce Charles for his goalkeeping potential.
•Charles has one year remaining on his contract with Sheffield Wednesday.
•Sheffield Wednesday's relegation may facilitate Charles' transfer.

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6:30 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester City are reportedly edging closer to signing another keeper

What they're saying

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Manchester City will likely be in the market for a backup goalkeeper this summer. The expectation is that James Trafford will depart City in a bid to establish himself as a number-one keeper elsewhere...
— Yahoo Sports

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