Leeds United are set to make a massive statement of intent in the transfer market, having reached a verbal agreement with Manchester City to sign England international goalkeeper James Trafford.
The deal—first broken by David Ornstein (The Athletic)—will see the 23-year-old move to Elland Road in a marquee club-record package worth £40 million plus add-ons.
Leeds United have structured a club-record package exceeding £40m plus performance-based add-ons. This eclipses Leeds’ previous record transfer fee (£35.5m for Georginio Rutter in January 2023). Leeds United have moved fast to secure one of England’s brightest young goalkeeping talents. With medicals and official media duties at Elland Road expected to be done this week.
