Leeds United are in talks with Manchester City over a deal for goalkeeper James Trafford.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The England international is Leeds’ primary goalkeeper target.<\/p>\n
Newcastle and Aston Villa have also had an interest this summer in Trafford, but Leeds are understood to be the most advanced in their pursuit.<\/p>\n
The 23-year-old played 17 times for City in 2025\/26, following a move back to the Etihad from Burnley, keeping eight clean sheets.<\/p>\n
He then travelled to the 2026 World Cup with England, but did not make an appearance for Thomas Tuchel’s side.<\/p>\n
Leeds have lost goalkeepers Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier this summer, with the pair joining Man Utd and Arsenal respectively.<\/p>\n
They are understood to be hopeful about their chances of signing Trafford.<\/p>\n
Finding a new first-choice goalkeeper is a priority for Leeds this summer after Darlow’s exit and an unconvincing debut season for Lucas Perri.<\/p>\n
Perri, who was dropped by Daniel Farke last season, and third-choice Alex Cairns are the only senior goalkeepers currently on Leeds’ books.<\/p>\n
There is the potential for Perri to depart this summer amid interest from Torino.<\/p>\n
However, Leeds are unwilling to part with the Brazilian until they have brought in at least one goalkeeper.<\/p>\n
Leeds’ key summer business<\/a><\/p>\n In<\/p>\n Tarik Muharemovic – Sassuolo, \u00a334m<\/p>\n