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Leeds signs Trafford, Wilson, and Muharemovic for new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:38 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Leeds signs Trafford, Wilson, and Muharemovic for new season

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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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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