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Transfer news·Leeds·Updated 2 AugConfirmed

James Trafford closing in on Leeds move

James Trafford→Leeds
90%
Will it happen
100%
Credibility
—
Reported fee
9
Reports
PlayerFull profile →
J. Trafford
Goalkeeper · England · 23 yrs
77.1
Rating
9.8
Season
86.5
Value
This season
1
Apps
1
Clean sheets
0
Goals
ClubLeeds→LeaguePremier League→
  • A James Trafford move to Leeds is gathering pace — 7 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
  • The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by Yahoo Sports (Canada) — summary of reporting including David Ornstein / The Athletic, putting it at roughly 90% to complete.
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Story log

  1. 22 AugSettled: J. Trafford is at Leeds — story confirmed
  2. 19 AugSettled: J. Trafford is at Leeds — story confirmed

What the reports say

Fee reported: £40m (reported in coverage; some mention add‑ons / clauses)Fee reported: £40m plus bonusesFee reported: £40m plus add‑onsFee reported: £40m (reported)7 of 9 cite concrete progress7 cite a named / official source
  • Multiple sources say Manchester City and Leeds are close to agreeing a deal to sign James Trafford, with Leeds reportedly including a sell‑on/clauses in the structure. — Yahoo Sports (Canada) — summary of reporting including David Ornstein / The Athletic
  • Leeds United are on the verge of completing an agreement with Manchester City to sign James Trafford, with the deal reported around £40m plus bonuses. — The Leeds Press (reporting David Ornstein / The Athletic)
  • Fabrizio Romano reports Leeds and Manchester City have reached a verbal/club‑to‑club agreement to sign James Trafford in a club‑record deal, with signatures expected soon. — Fabrizio Romano (social post / Telegram mirror of his X post)
  • Leeds have reportedly agreed a sell‑on clause with Manchester City over the club‑record James Trafford deal as negotiations progress; fee reported in coverage as ~£40m. — LeedsAllOver
Squad depthScout's view · Goalkeeper
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773.6%
Rating
10±0%
Season
86.5
Value index
0g 0a
in 1 apps · Premier League

J. Trafford is a 23-year-old goalkeeper at Leeds, rated 72.1 overall by Field Insider's model. An emerging talent, he has been a fringe squad member this season (5.3% of available minutes). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Trafford.

Also this season: 5 apps, 0g at Manchester City · 6 apps, 0g at Manchester City · 1 apps, 0g at Manchester City.

The report at a glance
James Trafford closing in on Leeds move — Field Insider report card
9 Reports