Published Aug 6, 2026, 2:29 PM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source
Leeds United transfer news: James Trafford completes move for club-record £40m deal from Man City
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Leeds United have signed goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City in a club-record deal. Sky Sports News understands that the five-year deal for the England international is worth an initial £40m plus add-ons, a record for an English goalkeeper. Leeds' previous record-signing was Georginio Rutter from Hoffenheim for around £35.5m in January 2023. Finding a new first-choice goalkeeper has been a priority for Leeds this summer after Karl Darlow's exit and an unconvincing debut season for Luc