James Trafford has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Aston Villa, with the Premier League side said to be eyeing a move for the Manchester City goalkeeper. Speculation is gathering pace as the club looks to bolster its squad ahead of a crucial second half of the season. Newcastle and Leicester may look to intervene if talks continue without resolution. Aston Villa's back line has been a real strength this season, conceding just 0.91 goals per game (10 in 11). James Trafford would be expected to slot into that unit and hold his own in an already solid setup. Alongside this, Manchester City are said to be exploring Jude Bellingham, Yan Diomande and Dominik Szoboszlai with Aston Villa likewise connected to James Garner, Nathan De Cat and Oscar Mingueza. Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom and get the latest Aston Villa transfer news and rumours direct to your feed.