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James Trafford to Leeds United

Manchester City → Leeds United · Probability 74% · fee €41m–€58m · rumour

Leeds are pushing to sign James Trafford from Man City, in the region of €41.2m–€57.6m. Ornstein, Sky and Romano have it.

Stage: Link → Interest → Advanced

Where James Trafford could go: Leeds United 74% · stays 26%

How the story has moved

  1. David Ornstein · Advanced talks ·
    “🚨 Leeds United in talks with Manchester City to sign James Trafford. Newcastle United also interested & #NUFC made club-to-club contact, but 23yo #MCFC goalkeeper leaning towards ”
  2. David Ornstein · Cooling ·
    “🚨 Newcastle United no longer considering James Trafford as option for goalkeeper signing - 23yo England int’l was discussed with Manchester City when #MCFC spoke to #NUFC about po”
  3. Sky Sports News · Advanced talks ·
    “Leeds in talks with Man City over deal for Trafford. Leeds United are in talks with Manchester City over a deal for goalkeeper James Trafford.”
  4. Ben Jacobs · Advanced talks ·
    “Exclusive: Leeds United closing in on deal for James Trafford. Player has indicated he wants to join. Can also reveal the parties are discussing a release clause within fast-moving”
  5. Sky Sports News · Advanced talks ·
    “Leeds in talks with Man City over deal for Trafford. Leeds United are in talks with Manchester City over a deal for goalkeeper James Trafford.”
  6. Fabrizio Romano · Advanced talks ·
    “🚨🟡🔵 Leeds United are advancing in talks to sign James Trafford as Newcastle were never involved in race this summer. Trafford was offered as option in June but #NUFC look at dif”

The money

The fee for James Trafford is reported around €41m–€58m, against a market value of €22m.

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