{"id":351,"date":"2026-08-06T14:26:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T13:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transfertribune.co.uk\/?p=351"},"modified":"2026-08-06T14:49:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T13:49:23","slug":"james-trafford-completes-leeds-united-medical-ahead-of-club-record-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transfertribune.co.uk\/?p=351","title":{"rendered":"James Trafford Completes Leeds United Medical Ahead of Club-Record Move"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">England goalkeeper closes in on a \u00a340m+ switch from Manchester City.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/transfertribune.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/copy_51BE23CB-D616-4C65-8BD8-D3196BE65ED5-1-818x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transfertribune.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/copy_51BE23CB-D616-4C65-8BD8-D3196BE65ED5-1-818x1024.jpeg 818w, https:\/\/transfertribune.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/copy_51BE23CB-D616-4C65-8BD8-D3196BE65ED5-1-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/transfertribune.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/copy_51BE23CB-D616-4C65-8BD8-D3196BE65ED5-1-768x962.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/transfertribune.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/copy_51BE23CB-D616-4C65-8BD8-D3196BE65ED5-1.jpeg 1126w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">James Trafford is on the verge of becoming a Leeds United player after successfully completing his medical ahead of a permanent transfer from Manchester City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 22-year-old England international is expected to join Leeds in a deal worth <strong>more than \u00a340 million including add-ons<\/strong>, making him the most expensive signing in the club\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trafford enjoyed an impressive rise after progressing through Manchester City\u2019s academy before gaining valuable first-team experience away from the Etihad. His performances have established him as one of England\u2019s brightest young goalkeepers, attracting strong interest from several clubs during the summer window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leeds have moved quickly to secure his signature, viewing Trafford as their long-term No.1. The transfer represents a major statement of intent as the club continues to strengthen its squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An official announcement is expected shortly, with Trafford set to begin training with his new teammates once all remaining paperwork is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Transfer Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Player:<\/strong> James Trafford<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>From:<\/strong> Manchester City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To:<\/strong> Leeds United<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transfer Fee:<\/strong> \u00a340m + add-ons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Status:<\/strong> Medical completed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transfer Tribune Verdict:<\/strong> \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What do you think of this signing? Let us know in the comments and follow Transfer Tribune for the latest transfer news from around the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>England goalkeeper closes in on a \u00a340m+ switch from Manchester City. James Trafford is on the verge of becoming a Leeds United player after successfully completing his medical ahead of a permanent transfer from Manchester City. 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