Hugo Viana has identified his preferred option to take on Man City’s back-up goalkeeper role with James Trafford headed for Leeds United. Officials at the Etihad Stadium are expected to swoop in on former Etihad shot-stopper Geronimo Rulli of Marseille. Manchester City have identified Argentinian veteran goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli as their preferred option to replace James Trafford as back-up shot-stopper. Manchester City identify James Trafford replacementNow, according to the exclusive information of Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City want to sign Geronimo Rulli as their new back-up goalkeeper behind Gianluigi Donnarumma in order to replace their Leeds United-bound England international. However, following an injury at the League One club, the teenager returned from pre-season with City earlier to continue his latest temporary agreement under Jimmy McNulty.