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Leeds United agrees to sign goalkeeper James Trafford for club-record fee

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 7:05 AM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Leeds United agrees to sign goalkeeper James Trafford for club-record fee

Summary

Leeds United has reached an agreement to sign goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City for a club-record fee of £40 million plus add-ons. The 23-year-old, who previously had a standout season with Burnley, aims for a starting role after limited appearances at City. The move comes as Leeds looks to strengthen their squad following the departures of goalkeepers Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier, leaving them with only Lucas Perri. Trafford's signing is viewed as an opportunity for him to become the team's first-choice goalkeeper at Elland Road.

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•Leeds pays £40 million for James Trafford, surpassing previous record of £35.5 million.
•Trafford spent last season mostly on the bench at Manchester City.
•City re-signed Trafford after his successful loan at Burnley.
•Leeds only has one remaining senior goalkeeper after player departures.
•Trafford aims for a regular starting position at Leeds.

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7:05 AMYahoo Sports — Leeds United Set for Club-Record James Trafford Signing

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Leeds United have agreed to a club-record move for England international goalkeeper James Trafford, as per journalist David Ornstein. Daniel Farke’s side set their sights on the 23-year-old goalkeep...
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