00:00Leeds United have agreed a club record deal to sign goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City, despite some interest from
00:10Newcastle United.
00:11The England international is set to become the most expensive signing in Leeds history.
00:17The transfer is worth an initial £40m, with add-ons taking the overall package even higher, eclipsing the fee Leeds
00:26paid for Jorginho Rutter.
00:29Daniel Farker made signing a new first-choice goalkeeper one of his top priorities this summer, following the departure of
00:36Eliane Mellier and Carl Darlow.
00:39Trafford, who is just 23 years old, has agreed personal terms and is expected to arrive after making just 17
00:47appearances for Man City last season, keeping eight clean sheets.
00:52Now, Newcastle United did explore a move for James Trafford earlier in the window, but ultimately pursued other options after
01:00deciding his wage demands were beyond what they were prepared to pay.
01:06Reports suggest the goalkeeper was seeking a salary in the region of £130,000 per week, with the Leeds willing
01:14to meet those terms or come close to them to secure their primary target.
01:19Trafford is regarded as England's next long-term number one, and he leaves City in search of regular Premier League
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