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Transfer news·Leeds·Updated 5d agoConfirmed

Done deal: James Trafford joins Leeds

James Trafford→Leeds
100%
Will it happen
99%
Credibility
—
Reported fee
11
Reports
PlayerFull profile →
J. Trafford
Goalkeeper · England · 24 yrs
77.1
Rating
9.8
Season
92.3
Value
This season
7
Apps
2
Clean sheets
0
Goals
ClubLeeds→LeaguePremier League→
  • Leeds have completed the signing of J. Trafford — the move is confirmed, led by BBC Sport and corroborated by 2 reports (99% credibility).
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Story log

  1. 7 NovHeadline refreshed as the story develops
  2. 7 Nov2 new sources: BBC Sport — now 11 tracking the story
  3. 22 AugSettled: J. Trafford is at Leeds — story confirmed
  4. 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)9 of 11 cite concrete progress9 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
Full scout report →
775.9%
Rating
10±0%
Season
92.3
Value index
0g 0a
in 7 apps · Premier League
7th of 29 goalkeepers · Premier League · 7 apps25th of 29 goalkeepers · Premier League · 7 apps

J. Trafford is a 24-year-old goalkeeper at Leeds, rated 76.9 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 36th of 133 on scout potential in the Premier League. An emerging talent, he has been a rotation option this season (36.8% 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.

Why keep himLeeds would be retaining the 7th-highest-potential goalkeeper in the Premier League (of 29).
The report at a glance
Done deal: James Trafford joins Leeds — Field Insider report card
11 Reports