Leeds confirm £45m Trafford signing, record for British keeper

England's World Cup third-choice keeper swaps Manchester City for Leeds in a record British deal.

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What happened. Leeds United confirmed the signing of James Trafford from Manchester City for £45m, making him the most expensive British goalkeeper of all time.

• Trafford becomes Leeds' third summer signing after Harry Wilson and Tarik Muharemovic.
• He played only four Premier League games under Guardiola last season.
• Newcastle had spoken to City but explored other options.

“It was nice (to play), it wasn't what I expected coming into the season.”

— James Trafford

Trafford moves to Yorkshire for more game time, aiming to establish himself as Leeds' No 1.

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