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From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterLeeds United hope to lure England international James Trafford to Elland Road this summer with the promise of first-team football.Leeds are one of several Premier League clubs contemplating a move for the Manchester City back-up, FourFourTwo understands.Newcastle United are another side in the mix for Trafford's signature and retain an interest in the stopper who chose the Etihad Stadium over St. James' Park last summer. Trafford was close to signing for the Magpies before an eleventh hour proposal by Manchester City swung the move in their favour. You may like Tottenham identify Vicario replacement - and he's a Leeds United reject: report Ex-Manchester City goalkeeper reveals hidden respect between club rivals James Trafford and Gianluigi Donnarumma Manchester United 'seriously working' on �86m Sandro Tonali move: report Leeds United consider summer James Trafford moveLeeds are yet to secure Premier League survival for the 2026/27 campaign but are four points clear of the drop zone with seven matches of the season remaining.The Whites are also into the semi-final of the FA Cup for the first time in almost four decades after victory over relegation rivals West Ham United last weekend. Leeds ran out 3-2 winners on penalties at the London Stadium after Brazilian goalkeeper Lucas Perri made two saves in the shootout, denying Jarrod Bowen and Pablo from 12 yards.Get VIP Manchester City tickets HERE with Seat Unique!Manchester City's hospitality provides Level 2 South West Corner seating and access to the exclusive Manager's Corner Lounge and Bar. Guests can enjoy premium food and bar options, complimentary tea and coffee at half-time and full-time, and a matchday programme. Car parking (one per four guests) is also included, adding convenience to this enhanced match experience.View DealPerri's form has fluctuated throughout 2025/26, beginning the season as first-choice following his move from Olympique Lyonnais, but has recently been replaced by Wales international Karl Darlow for Premier League fixtures.Darlow's contract is set to expire this summer and the expectation is the 35-year-old will move on following a three-year spell in West Yorkshire.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Former first-choice stopper Illan Meslier is also expected to leave the club this summer having lost his place to Darlow at the back end of last season. Reserve goalkeeper Alex Cairns' deal is another set to expire at the end of June.Trafford joined Pep Guardiola's Manchester City last summer and was given the No. 1 shirt prior to the signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma later in the window. The Italian, however, has usurped Trafford between the sticks limiting the England stopper to 14 appearances across all competitions, six of which were in the League Cup.There is no shortage of interest in Trafford's signature with the goalkeeper open to a move and likely to have his pick of Premier League teams to choose from. At Leeds, though, there is a cleaning of the house in the goalkeeping department and Trafford would be expected to move to the top of the pecking order.Trafford conceded 16 goals in 45 appearances for Burnley during their promotion-winning 2024/25 Championship campaign and is well-known to the Leeds hierarchy.The Whites are not likely to be Trafford's first choice but a first-team football guarantee may work to their advantage as the goalkeeper seeks to avoid a similar situation as the one he currently finds himself in at Manchester City. Any Leeds move for Trafford is contingent on the club remaining in the top flight.Tottenham Hotspur have also been linked with a Trafford transfer with Guglielmo Vicario expected to part ways at the end of the season. Meanwhile, Emiliano Martinez's long-term future at Villa Park could make for an interesting dynamic this summer, in relation to Trafford's availability.TOPICSJames TraffordLeeds UnitedManchester CityPremier LeagueJoe DonnohueSocial Links NavigationSenior Digital WriterJoe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.
