Leeds United in talks to sign Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford

Published Jul 23, 11:56 AM UTC

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Leeds United are in discussions with Manchester City to sign goalkeeper James Trafford, according to BBC Sport. The England international, who was part of England's World Cup squad this summer, could leave the Etihad just a year after returning from Burnley. Newcastle and Aston Villa also held interest, but Villa now expect Emi Martinez to stay. Leeds are seeking a new goalkeeper after Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier left Elland Road this summer. Trafford played 17 times for City last season, winning the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, but saw his playing time restricted after City signed Gianluigi Donnarumma in September. Trafford started his career at City, had loan spells at Accrington and Bolton, and made 73 appearances for Burnley before City activated a £27m buy-back clause last summer.

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