✓ Deal completed
✓Fee agreed
with selling club
✓Personal terms
with player
State of the deal
A deal for James Trafford to join Leeds United from Manchester City is reported as agreed between the clubs, with personal terms also settled. Tier 1 reporter Fabrizio Romano stated six days ago that a verbal agreement for £40m plus add-ons was in place. This aligns with Florian Plettenberg's (Sky Germany) report of a full agreement, with no loss of momentum in recent days.
Timeline · 18 reports
- Stuart Jamieson42 Aug
Deal agreed
Shay Given has backed James Trafford's move to Leeds United from Manchester City. Given believes Trafford is a top goalkeeper and will challenge Jordan Pickford for England's No 1 shirt. Newcastle United were interested but unwilling to meet Manchester City's asking price.
- Alex James429 Jul
Deal agreed
James Trafford, Manchester City's 23-year-old goalkeeper, is reportedly close to completing a £40million transfer to Leeds United. His move to Elland Road is expected to be confirmed imminently. This departure leaves City needing to find another senior goalkeeper to compete with
- Sky Sports Staff328 Jul
Rumour
The article analyzes why goalkeeper James Trafford, currently at Manchester City, would be a valuable signing for Leeds. Manchester City re-signed the 23-year-old from Burnley for £27m last year, but he became second-choice after Gianluigi Donnarumma's arrival. Trafford is praise
- Florian Plettenberg227 Jul
Deal agreed
James Trafford is set to join Leeds United from Manchester City. A full agreement has been reached between the clubs, following a verbal agreement with Trafford. The transfer fee is £40 million guaranteed, plus bonuses, with a medical expected this week.
Source ↗via X - Fabrizio Romano1First27 Jul
Deal agreed
Leeds United have reached a verbal agreement with Manchester City to sign James Trafford. A club-to-club deal is in place for £40m plus add-ons, with a long-term contract offered to Trafford. Signatures are expected this week.
Source ↗via X - Sky Sports Staff327 Jul
Deal agreed
Leeds United are close to agreeing a club-record deal for goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City. The proposed transfer for the England international is understood to be worth at least £40m plus add-ons. This fee would set a new record for an English goalkeeper.
- Ben Jacobs227 Jul
Fee agreed
Leeds United is close to agreeing a club-record deal with Manchester City for goalkeeper James Trafford. The agreement is expected to be worth £40m plus add-ons. Trafford has informed Leeds that he wants to join the club.
Source ↗via X - David Ornstein127 Jul
Deal agreed
Leeds United are on the verge of completing an agreement with Manchester City to sign goalkeeper James Trafford. The deal for the 23-year-old England international is reportedly worth a guaranteed £40m fee plus bonuses. The transfer is now in the process of being finalised.
Source ↗via X - The Athletic Staff327 Jul
Deal agreed
Leeds United are set to agree a £40 million deal plus bonuses to sign goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City. The deal is in the process of being finalised, making Trafford Leeds' third summer signing. The 23-year-old England international is seeking regular first-team fo
- Florian Plettenberg224 Jul
Talks
Goalkeeper James Trafford is reportedly still on the verge of leaving Manchester City. Leeds United are now in pole position to sign the player.
Source ↗via X - Daily Mail Staff323 Jul
Talks
Leeds United are in advanced talks with Manchester City for a £35m deal to sign goalkeeper James Trafford. This potential move comes a year after Trafford joined City for a record £31m. Newcastle United, who previously showed interest, are now exploring other options.
- Jack Flintham323 Jul
Talks
Leeds have approached Manchester City for goalkeeper James Trafford. Trafford, 23, is reportedly keen on a move to Elland Road as he seeks regular first-team football. His potential departure leaves new City boss Enzo Maresca with the task of finding a replacement.
- Kieran King423 Jul
Talks
Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford is in talks to sign for Leeds United this summer. The 23-year-old England international is seeking regular first-team football after returning to City last summer and becoming the backup goalkeeper. City are negotiating with Leeds over hi
- Fabrizio Romano123 Jul
Talks
Leeds United are advancing in talks to sign goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City. Newcastle were never involved in the race for the player this summer, with Leeds now leading the pursuit.
Source ↗via X - Matty Hewitt423 Jul
Talks
Leeds United have opened talks to sign Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford. Trafford is reportedly looking for regular football and is now leaning towards a move to Elland Road, with Newcastle cooling their interest due to City's £50m asking price.
- Sky Sports Staff3First23 Jul
Talks
Leeds United are in talks with Manchester City over a deal for England international goalkeeper James Trafford. The 23-year-old played 17 times for City last term and is Leeds' primary target. Newcastle and Aston Villa have also shown interest in Trafford.
- David Ornstein123 Jul
Talks
Leeds United are in talks with Manchester City to sign goalkeeper James Trafford. Newcastle United have also made club-to-club contact, but the England international is reportedly leaning towards a move to Elland Road.
Source ↗via X - The Athletic Staff323 Jul
Talks
Leeds United are in talks with Manchester City to sign goalkeeper James Trafford. The 23-year-old England international is reportedly leaning towards a move to Elland Road, having expressed dissatisfaction with his understudy role at City last season.
Elsewhere in this race
What the other clubs chasing him have done. These reports belong to their deals, not this one.
