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Leeds in talks with Man City over deal for Trafford

Leeds in talks with Man City over deal for Trafford
Sky Sports Football Thursday 23 July 2026, 11:40 UTC 1 min read
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Leeds United transfer news: James Trafford talks begin with Man City over deal for England goalkeeper Newcastle and Aston Villa have also had an interest this summer in James Trafford, but Leeds are understood to be the most advanced in their pursuit; the 23-year-old played 17 times for Man City last term, keeping eight clean sheets Thursday 23 July 2026 11:54, UK Leeds United are in talks with Manchester City over a deal for goalkeeper James Trafford. The England international is Leeds'...

Leeds United transfer news: James Trafford talks begin with Man City over deal for England goalkeeper Newcastle and Aston Villa have also had an interest this summer in James Trafford, but Leeds are understood to be the most advanced in their pursuit; the 23-year-old played 17 times for Man City last term, keeping eight clean sheets Thursday 23 July 2026 11:54, UK Leeds United are in talks with Manchester City over a deal for goalkeeper James Trafford. The England international is Leeds' primary goalkeeper target. Newcastle and Aston Villa have also had an interest this summer in Trafford, but Leeds are understood to be the most advanced in their pursuit. - Transfer Centre LIVE! | Leeds news & transfers ⚪ - Got Sky? Watch Leeds games LIVE on your phone📱 - Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺 - Choose the Sky Sports push notifications you want! 🔔 The 23-year-old played 17 times for City in 2025/26, following a move back to the Etihad from Burnley, keeping eight clean sheets. He then travelled to the 2026 World Cup with England, but did not make an appearance for Thomas Tuchel's side. Leeds have lost goalkeepers Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier this summer, with the pair joining Man Utd and Arsenal respectively. Leeds' key summer business In Tarik Muharemovic - Sassuolo, £34m Harry Wilson - Fulham, free Out Pascal Struijk - Brighton, £18m Isaac Schmidt - Young Boys, undisclosed Karl Darlow - Manchester United, free Illan Meslier - Arsenal, free
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