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Spurs want Trafford as Vicario replacement - Wednesday's gossip
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Spurs want Trafford as Vicario replacement - Wednesday's gossip

Tottenham choose Manchester City goalkeeper as Guglielmo Vicario replacement, Liverpool monitor Italy defender, Manchester United set to miss out on England midfielder.

Published April 8, 2026 • Source: bbc.com

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Tottenham choose Manchester City goalkeeper as Guglielmo Vicario replacement, Liverpool monitor Italy defender, Manchester United set to miss out on England midfielder.

Tottenham are considering a move for Manchester City and England goalkeeper James Trafford, 23, as a replacement for Italy's Guglielmo Vicario, with Inter Milan interested in the 29-year-old. (Sun), external (https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/38750309/tottenham-james-trafford-man-city-transfer-news/)

Chelsea and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 25, is preparing to submit a transfer request to pave the way for a summer move to Real Madrid. (El Chiringuito, via Goal), external (https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/enzo-fernandez-declares-war-on-chelsea-for-real-madrid/bltf98dd871b13a1757)

England defender Harry Maguire, 33, snubbed a move to Inter Miami before signing a new contract with Manchester United, where he wants to finish his career. (Sun), external (https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/38751375/man-utd-harry-maguire-contract-inter-miami/)

Liverpool have joined Newcastle in monitoring 21-year-old Italy defender Marco Palestra, who is currently on loan at Cagliari from Atalanta. (Teamtalk), external (https://www.teamtalk.com/liverpool/marco-pelastra-transfer-news-liverpool-newcastle)

Manchester United will sell Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte, 24, this summer with Galatasaray, Newcastle and Tottenham all interested. (Fabrizio Romano), external (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1x2D2bdZgk&t=5s)

United look like missing out on England midfielder Elliot Anderson, though, with the 23-year-old preferring to move to Manchester City from Nottingham Forest this summer. (Mirror), external (https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-utd-elliot-anderson-36980431)

Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado is open to leaving the club this summer after the 22-year-old Spain player lost his place in the first-choice XI. (SER Catalunya), external (https://cadenaser.com/nacional/2026/04/07/marc-casado-escuchara-ofertas-cadena-ser/)

Turkish side Fenerbahce want to sign Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma in the summer. The 29-year-old Mali international has only played eight times this season. (TurkishFootball), external (https://turkish-football.com/fenerbahce-launch-move-for-tottenham-star-yves-bissouma/)

Tottenham and Chelsea are both looking at signing Sporting midfielder Maxi Araujo. The 26-year-old can play as a left winger or wing-back and is a regular for Uruguay. (CaughtOffside), external (https://www.caughtoffside.com/2026/04/07/chelsea-tottenham-scout-maxi-araujo/)

Crystal Palace are close to signing 16-year-old left-back Harris Afzal - dubbed the next Andy Robertson - from Queen's Park. (TeamTalk), external (https://www.teamtalk.com/crystal-palace/harris-afzal-transfer-news-crystal-palace-hijack-southampton-deal)

Chelsea are looking to bring former Brighton defender Valentin Barco from their sister club Strasbourg this summer. The 21-year-old only made six Premier League appearances for Brighton but has been capped by Argentina. (FourFourTwo), external (https://www.fourfourtwo.com/transfer/chelsea-agree-controversial-six-year-deal-for-brighton-flop-as-liam-roseniors-first-signing-report)

Leeds forward Joe Gelhardt, 23, who has scored 13 goals in the Championship for Hull City this season, is wanted by Rangers. (FootballInsider), external (https://www.footballinsider247.com/joe-gelhardt-rangers-aim-to-exploit-49ers-in-bid-to-sign-excellent-leeds-striker/)

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