Leeds United sign James Trafford on 5-year deal
Leeds have made a formal offer for San Lorenzo goalkeeper Orlando Gill, with the 26-year-old lined up as James Trafford's deputy as Lucas Perri closes in on Torino.
Leeds will not pursue Rafael Leao after being offered the winger, ruling out a reunion with Noah Okafor’s former AC Milan team-mate and easing competition on the flank.
Keith Wyness says Harvey Elliott could join Leeds, but RB Leipzig are favourites. The Liverpool midfielder spent 2025/26 on loan at Aston Villa.
Leeds sign James Trafford from Man City in a £45m package. City have a 20% sell-on clause and matching rights, but no buyback clause in the goalkeeper’s five-year deal.
Leeds made contact with Lyon over Pavel Sulc after missing out on Julian Brandt, but have not followed up. The attacking midfielder is seen as a possible late-window option.
Daniel Farke says Leeds need a ‘top-class’ No 1 as James Trafford nears a £40m move. The manager calls the goalkeeper a crucial role for saving points and building a strong spine.
Valencia have revived interest in Largie Ramazani after his Leeds exit gathered pace, but any deal may depend on the Whites lowering their demands for the winger.
Leeds sign James Trafford from Manchester City on a five-year deal for a club-record fee. The England goalkeeper joins after Burnley promotion, a Golden Glove and a 2026 World Cup call-up.
HSV Hamburg’s interest in Sebastiaan Bornauw is described as ‘serious’. The Leeds centre-back is viewed as a strong Bundesliga-ready fit, with Leeds potentially open to negotiations.
James Trafford says ‘I don’t really care’ about critics after joining Leeds from Manchester City. The £40m-plus goalkeeper says he is excited, and hails the club’s ‘energy and passion’.
Chris Wilder claimed Leeds and Burnley had 'double' Sheffield United's budget in 2024/25, after the Whites won automatic promotion ahead of the Blades.
Leeds have suffered another setback, with Nelson Deossa unwilling to leave Real Betis despite interest after the Whites also missed out on Julian Brandt and Shea Charles.
James Trafford’s arrival is set to trigger Lucas Perri’s Leeds exit. Torino are working on a loan with an option to buy for the Brazilian once Leeds approve the move.
Joe Gelhardt's Leeds future remains unclear, with Birmingham keen but Hull still interested after his 15-goal loan spell helped them win promotion to the Premier League.
Leeds are planning at least four more signings - a left-sided attacker, centre-back, wing-back and striker - and have made an offer for goalkeeper Orlando Gill.
Leeds are set to complete James Trafford’s £40m move after his medical, making the goalkeeper their record signing and a major statement in a long-problem position.
Tony Dorigo praises Leeds for standing firm on Shea Charles after rejected bids. Southampton’s demands look set to push the midfielder towards Fulham instead.
