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Where Trafford to Leeds for £40m Will Rank Among Most Expensive Goalkeeper Transfers
The 23-year-old would become Leeds’ record signing after Manchester City agreed a £40 million deal with add-ons.
- Leeds United have agreed to sign Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford in a deal worth £40 million, bringing the 23-year-old to the Premier League club.
- Following the departures of Illan Meslier, Karl Darlow, and Lucas Perri, Leeds United were left with only Alex Cairns in their goalkeeping ranks, necessitating reinforcement.
- The £40 million fee makes Trafford Leeds's record signing, surpassing the £35.5 million paid for Georgino Rutter in January 2023; he has been tipped to succeed Jordan Pickford as England's number one.
- Newcastle United, who pursued Trafford unsuccessfully in 2024 and 2025 before Manchester City triggered a buyback clause, have instead signed 20-year-old Ewen Jaouen from Stade de Reims for £18 million.
- Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the club-to-club agreement between Leeds and Manchester City, with the deal set to be formalized this week.
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Leeds United Finalise £40m Signing: Right Move For The Whites?
Leeds United have smashed their transfer record to sign James Trafford. It is a £40 million guaranteed package, plus add-ons, according to reports in The Athletic. David Ornstein broke the news before Fabrizio Romano confirmed his signature. This eclipses the £36 million paid for Georginio Rutter back in 2023. Leeds United break record in swoop for City keeper James Trafford Personal terms? Sorted days ago. The medical is up next. Trafford wante…
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