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Leeds United Secure £40 m Goalkeeper James Trafford Deal

7/28/2026

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Leeds United are set to agree a £40 million transfer for goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City.
The deal marks Leeds' third signing this window after Tarik Muharemovic and free-agent Harry Wilson.
Leeds need a new No 1 because Karl Darlow left on a free to Manchester United, leaving Lucas Perri as backup.
Leeds correspondent Beren Cross called the transfer a “coup” and noted Trafford wants to be the club’s No 1.

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Leeds United are set to agree a £40 million transfer for goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City.
The deal marks Leeds' third signing this window after Tarik Muharemovic and free-agent Harry Wilson.
Leeds need a new No 1 because Karl Darlow left on a free to Manchester United, leaving Lucas Perri as backup.
Leeds correspondent Beren Cross called the transfer a “coup” and noted Trafford wants to be the club’s No 1.