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Leeds United Pay £40 m Record for British Keeper Trafford

8/7/2026

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Leeds United signed goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City for an initial £40 million plus add-ons, setting a new British-goalkeeper record.
He signed a five-year deal, made 17 appearances for City in 2025-26, and is capped twice by England and a World Cup squad member.
Expected to be Leeds’ No 1 goalkeeper, the £40 million fee makes him the fourth-most expensive goalkeeper behind Kepa Arrizabalaga, Alisson and Andre Onana.

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Leeds United signed goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City for an initial £40 million plus add-ons, setting a new British-goalkeeper record.
He signed a five-year deal, made 17 appearances for City in 2025-26, and is capped twice by England and a World Cup squad member.
Expected to be Leeds’ No 1 goalkeeper, the £40 million fee makes him the fourth-most expensive goalkeeper behind Kepa Arrizabalaga, Alisson and Andre Onana.