Is this the shortest honeymoon in football history? James Trafford, the goalie who made a £27 million splash returning to Manchester City just FIVE months ago, is already itching for an exit, sources whisper.

Word on the street is Trafford's ready to bail in January to salvage his World Cup dreams with England. Ouch!

Remember the fanfare? City snatched Trafford back from Burnley in a high-profile summer move, triggering their matching rights clause to steal him right from under Newcastle's nose.

The 23-year-old believed he'd be Pep Guardiola's main man between the sticks this season. Can you blame him for feeling a bit misled?

He even got the nod for the first three Premier League games! But then... BAM! Deadline day saw the arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma, immediately relegating Trafford to bench-warming duty.

And that’s a massive blow to his chances of making Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad. The England gaffer has reportedly made it crystal clear: only regular players need apply.

According to The Daily Mail, Trafford is now "open to leaving" City when the January transfer window swings open. Looks like someone needs more than just a participation trophy.

Newcastle, who were left at the altar last summer, are reportedly sharpening their knives for another attempt to land Trafford. Will third time be the charm?

Trafford's value skyrocketed last season when he was a brick wall for Burnley, letting in a measly 16 goals in 46 Championship games. Now that's what we call a hot streak!

But sitting on the sidelines won’t win him any international caps. He needs serious playing time to stay in Tuchel's sights for the World Cup.

And Trafford isn't the only City keeper eyeing the escape hatch. Stefan Ortega, another shot-stopper, is also rumored to be seeking greener pastures. It's a goalie exodus!

Ortega spent three years playing second fiddle to Ederson. After Ederson's move to Fenerbahce over the summer, one would think Ortega would finally get his chance to shine. Not so fast!

The recent goalie shuffle has bizarrely left him as *fourth* choice. Fourth! He’s not even making the away game rosters anymore. That’s gotta sting.

But wait, there's more drama! Could City be forced to actually *use* Trafford if Donnarumma picks up a silly suspension?

The Italian Stallion is walking a tightrope, just one yellow card away from a ban. One more booking before the reset in January, and he'll be the first Premier League keeper EVER suspended for racking up five early yellows. Talk about a dubious honor!

So, will Trafford jump ship to revive his World Cup dreams? Or will he stick it out, hoping for a Donnarumma mishap?

And will Newcastle finally get their man? Stay tuned, folks, because this goalie drama is just getting started.

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