Leeds United agrees €45m deal with Manchester City for James Trafford
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 7:45 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Leeds United has reached an agreement with Manchester City for goalkeeper James Trafford, reportedly for a fee exceeding €45 million. Trafford is completing his medical and is set to sign a long-term contract at Elland Road. This move follows the departure of Illan Meslier to Arsenal and Karl Darlow to Manchester United, necessitating a strong addition to Leeds’ goalkeeping options ahead of the new season. Manager Daniel Farke has identified Trafford as his first-choice goalkeeper, planning to integrate him into the squad immediately.
- •Leeds United secures James Trafford from Manchester City.
- •Fee for the transfer exceeds €45 million.
- •Trafford completes medical before finalizing contract.
- •Illan Meslier and Karl Darlow have left Leeds.
- •Daniel Farke prioritizes Trafford as starting goalkeeper.
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"Leeds United have taken a huge step towards solving their biggest squad concern after agreeing a deal with Manchester City for James Trafford. Transfer reporter Sébastien Vidal revealed on X that the...
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