Leeds United sign James Trafford from Man City for £40m, club record

Published Jul 28, 08:00 PM UTC

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Leeds United have broken their transfer record to sign goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City for a guaranteed £40 million plus add-ons, according to reports from The Athletic. The 23-year-old England international, who made 17 appearances for City last season and won both the FA Cup and EFL Cup, had expressed a desire for regular playing time. Leeds needed a top goalkeeper after Illan Meslier and Karl Darlow left on free transfers, leaving Lucas Perri as the only senior option. The article notes concerns about a release clause pushed by Trafford's camp and a sell-on clause for City, but concludes the signing is a strong move for Leeds as they prepare for Premier League competition.

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Yardbarker: SoccerWestern

Original headline: Leeds United Finalise £40m Signing: Right Move For The Whites?

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Leeds United in Advanced Talks to Sign Manchester City Goalkeeper James Trafford

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