Leeds make record transfer - Manchester City goalkeeper arrives

The Trafford transfer takes Leeds' total spending this summer to more than £70m, and the club believe they have found in the 23-year-old goalkeeper a long-term solution to a position that has been a problem for years

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Leeds Football Club has signed goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City in a club-record transfer, British media reported.

According to Sky Sports, the England international has signed a five-year contract, with the initial transfer value being £40 million plus possible bonuses.

Trafford's arrival represents the most expensive transfer in Leeds' history, surpassing the previous record held by Georginio Rutter, paid to Hoffenheim for around £35,5 million in January 2023.

Bringing in a new first-choice goalkeeper was one of Leeds' priorities this summer following the departure of Karl Darlow and Lucas Perry's uncertain debut season.

The Trafford transfer takes Leeds' total spending this summer to more than £70m, and the club believe they have found in the 23-year-old goalkeeper a long-term solution to a position that has been a problem for years.

The Englishman defended for Manchester City last season, and previously gained extensive experience on loan at Burnley, with whom he won promotion to the Premier League.

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