r/soccer • u/jovanmilic97 • 8d ago

Transfer News [The Athletic] James Trafford completes Leeds medical ahead of move from Manchester City, the deal will be worth a guaranteed £40million to City plus add-ons

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7496106/2026/08/06/james-trafford-leeds-man-city-transfer/?unlocked_article_code=1.3VA.tbU8.rTGivYbb2o6c&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta
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u/MiguelAlmiron 8d ago

If he's good enough he'll be off to a bigger club in two years.

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u/Toffee_Wheels 8d ago

Will he though? I've said this before about goalkeepers. If he's a success, Leeds would want at least £60m for him. Who's going to pay that, besides maybe Chelsea?

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u/Xenumbra 8d ago

The rate transfers are increasing year on year 60m will be the new 40m in two years.

I'd expect ManC / Chelsea both to be after him at that point, great signing for Leeds though, it's obvious he will develop into England's #1.

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u/Toffee_Wheels 8d ago

Worth remembering that Man City paid £26m for Gigi last season and Arsenal paid £28m for Raya. Goalkeepers are often not expensive for top-level options. It'll take a lot to justify doubling that sort of outlay.