Leeds United close to $53M deal for James Trafford
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 8:27 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Leeds United is nearing the completion of a $53 million transfer for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford. This potential move comes as Leeds seeks to bolster their squad ahead of the upcoming season. The deal signals a significant investment for the club as they aim for a strong campaign in the Premier League. Further details regarding the transfer agreement are expected soon.
- •Leeds United closing in on James Trafford transfer
- •Deal valued at $53 million
- •Trafford currently with Manchester City
- •Transfer aims to strengthen Leeds' squad
- •Further details expected in the coming days
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Leeds agree £40m club record deal for James Trafford, as Britain’s priciest keeper seeks first-team spotlight
- 5:35 AMYahoo Sports — Leeds United and Manchester City agree terms on James Trafford transfer including future clause
- 9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Leeds closing in on deal to sign England goalkeeper Trafford from City
- 9:07 PMESPN Soccer — Sources: Leeds closing on $53M deal for Trafford
"Leeds United have agreed a deal to sign James Trafford from Manchester City for an initial fee of £40million.The deal is a club record fee for Leeds and will make Trafford the most expensive British ...
"Leeds United and Man City have agreed a deal worth £40M plus £5M in add-ons for James TraffordThe agreement includes a sell-on clause, giving Man City a future financial stake in the goalkeeperThe d...
"Leeds are close to completing a deal to sign England goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City, the Press Association understands. Daniel Farke's side are expected to pay £40 million ($51.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 8:20 AMLeeds agree £40m club record deal for James Trafford, as Britain’s priciest keeper seeks first-team spotlight
Leeds United have agreed a deal to sign James Trafford from Manchester City for an initial fee of £40million.The deal is a club record fee for Leeds and will make Trafford the most expensive British ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 5:35 AMLeeds United and Manchester City agree terms on James Trafford transfer including future clause
Leeds United and Man City have agreed a deal worth £40M plus £5M in add-ons for James TraffordThe agreement includes a sell-on clause, giving Man City a future financial stake in the goalkeeperThe d...
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 9:18 PMLeeds closing in on deal to sign England goalkeeper Trafford from City
Leeds are close to completing a deal to sign England goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City, the Press Association understands. Daniel Farke's side are expected to pay £40 million ($51.
- ESPN SoccerJul 27, 2026, 9:07 PMSources: Leeds closing on $53M deal for Trafford
Leeds United are closing in on a deal for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, sources have told ESPN.
- Sky Sports Football—Leeds close to club-record deal for Trafford
Leeds United are close to agreeing a club-record deal with Manchester City for goalkeeper James Trafford.
- Sky Sports—Leeds in talks with Man City over deal for Trafford
Leeds United are in talks with Manchester City over a deal for goalkeeper James Trafford.
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