Leeds United sign goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City in a transfer reported as a club-record deal for the Championship club. Multiple outlets report the fee as up to £45 million, with one source describing the move as costing Leeds a record amount to address the club’s goalkeeper issues. The Independent and Yahoo Sports also report details of contract and future transfer provisions agreed with Manchester City, including a 20% sell-on clause and a matching rights option that would allow City to re-sign Trafford if Leeds later makes him available. BBC Sport describes the overall deal as potentially worth up to £45m. Sky Sports and other reports confirm the transfer and the club-record nature of the fee, framing it as a significant recruitment move for Leeds. The sources collectively agree Trafford is an England international and that his move is from Manchester City to Leeds, with the final financial structure depending on how add-ons and conditions are met.