Leeds signs Trafford, Wilson, and Muharemovic for new season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:27 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Leeds United made a significant investment of £80 million to enhance their squad this summer, signing goalkeeper James Trafford, winger Harry Wilson, and defender Tarik Muharemovic. All three were in the starting lineup in their opening match at the City Ground. Trafford showcased his skills with a crucial diving save in the first half. The match was decided in the 88th minute when Anton Stach scored a stunning free-kick, ensuring a winning start for Leeds.
- •Leeds finishes last season eight points clear of relegation.
- •Stach has scored five goals from outside the area since last season.
- •Trafford joined as a record-signing for a British goalkeeper.
- •The match at City Ground was won late in the game.
- 6:27 AMYahoo Sports — Summer arrivals make instant impact
- 4:38 PMYahoo Sports — Analysis: Farke's side aim higher
"After leading Leeds to safety, Daniel Farke had threatened to quit, saying he is "not the right choice" to lead the club if they fail to match his ambition in the summer. Goalkeeper James Trafford justified the £45m - a record for a British goalkeeper - Leeds paid to Manchester City for his services with some decisive stops. Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic not only put in a solid shift in defence but also proved he is a weapon from set-pieces as he tested Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels with a towering header at the other end.
"Daniel Farke called for more backing after Leeds finished eight points clear of the bottom three last season. The club responded with an £80m investment to sign goalkeeper James Trafford, winger Harry Wilson and Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic. All three were in the starting line-up at the City Ground, with Trafford proving why Leeds spent a record fee for a British goalkeeper on him as he produced a fine diving save to deny Igor Jesus only 17 minutes in.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 6:27 AMSummer arrivals make instant impact
After leading Leeds to safety, Daniel Farke had threatened to quit, saying he is "not the right choice" to lead the club if they fail to match his ambition in the summer. Goalkeeper James Trafford justified the £45m - a record for a British goalkeeper - Leeds paid to Manchester City for his services with some decisive stops. Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic not only put in a solid shift in defence but also proved he is a weapon from set-pieces as he tested Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels with a towering header at the other end.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 4:38 PMAnalysis: Farke's side aim higher
Daniel Farke called for more backing after Leeds finished eight points clear of the bottom three last season. The club responded with an £80m investment to sign goalkeeper James Trafford, winger Harry Wilson and Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic. All three were in the starting line-up at the City Ground, with Trafford proving why Leeds spent a record fee for a British goalkeeper on him as he produced a fine diving save to deny Igor Jesus only 17 minutes in.
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