Leeds sign Trafford from Manchester City in a potential £45m deal
Key facts
- •Leeds sign James Trafford from Manchester City in a potential £45m deal
- •Manchester City retain a 20% sell-on clause and matching rights for Trafford
- •Trafford has played 32 top-flight games
- •Trafford conceded just 16 goals in 45 appearances for Burnley in the Championship
- •Trafford began his career at Manchester City and had loan spells with Accrington Stanley and Bolton Wanderers
- •More than £80m has now been spent on Trafford in initial transfer fees
Leeds have signed goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City in a deal that could be worth £45m. Trafford, who has played 32 top-flight games, joins Leeds after the club retained a 20% sell-on clause and matching rights.
By the numbers
Transfer Details
The deal taking Trafford to Leeds includes a 20% sell-on clause and matching rights for Manchester City. This means City will have first refusal on Trafford if they match a future offer for him. More than £80m has now been spent on Trafford in initial transfer fees.
Trafford's Background
Trafford began his career at Manchester City and had loan spells with Accrington Stanley and Bolton Wanderers before joining Burnley in 2023. He made 73 appearances for Burnley before City activated their buy-back option last summer. Trafford's highlights have largely come in the Championship with Burnley, where he conceded just 16 goals in 45 appearances.
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