Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionBBC SportUnverified source· 28 Jul 2026
Would Leeds move boost Trafford's England hopes?
James Trafford is closing in on a £40m move to Leeds United, becoming one of the most expensive goalkeepers ever.


J. Trafford
player
Player
James Trafford
Position
Goalkeeper
Current club
Manchester City
Linked club
Leeds United
Reported fee
£40m
What happened. James Trafford is close to a £40m move to Leeds United, which would make him one of the most expensive goalkeepers in history.
- Trafford made 17 appearances for Manchester City last season, only four in the Premier League.
- At Burnley in the Championship, he kept 29 clean sheets with an 84.47% save ratio.
- He was called 'world class' by former manager Scott Parker.
Regular game time at Leeds could boost his chances to replace Jordan Pickford as England's No.1.
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