Leeds close to club-record deal for Trafford

James Trafford is edging closer to a move to Leeds United from Manchester City; the move is set to be a club-record fee for Leeds, worth at least £40m plus add-ons; the 23-year-old played 17 times for Manchester City last term, keeping eight clean sheets

>Leeds United are close to agreeing a club-record deal with Manchester City for goalkeeper James Trafford.

>Sky Sports News understands that the proposed transfer for the England international is understood to be worth at least £40m plus add-ons, which is a record for an English goalkeeper.

>Leeds' previous record-signing was Georginio Rutter from Hoffenheim for around £35.5m in January 2023.

>Finding a new first-choice goalkeeper is a priority for Leeds this summer after Karl Darlow's exit and an unconvincing debut season for Lucas Perri.

>Perri, who was dropped by boss Daniel Farke last season, and third-choice Alex Cairns are the only senior goalkeepers currently on Leeds' books.

>There is the potential for Perri to depart this summer amid interest from Torino.

>However, Leeds are unwilling to part with the Brazilian until they have brought in at least one goalkeeper.

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