Leeds United are edging towards their third summer signing and what a signing it could be. The YEP understands they are close to reaching an agreement worth £40million plus add-ons with Manchester City for their goalkeeper James Trafford, making him their club-record transfer and the fourth-most expensive goalkeeper of all time.
Should Leeds get a deal for Trafford over the line, he will join Harry Wilson and Tarik Muharemovic in the new arrivals group, with arguably the three biggest holes in Daniel Farke’s squad all filled. And they will all have been filled by top targets, no less.
Farke’s squad is starting to shape up nicely with less than four weeks to go until their 2026/27 Premier League campaign kicks off at Nottingham Forest on August 22. Below, the YEP takes a look at how the starting-XI and bench could look if Leeds can get Trafford over the line.
7. CM: Ethan Ampadu
Captain fantastic and the core of this Leeds side for at least another four years after signing a new contract. Provides more continuity alongside best pal Rodon. | Getty Images
8. CM: Anton Stach
Did just about everything last season and his attacking output was a welcome surprise. He and Ampadu have more than enough legs to match most midfields, even as just a pair. | Getty Images
9. LWB: Gabriel Gudmundsson
Settled in the quickest of last summer's European arrivals and never looked back. An almost instant fan-favourite who will surely contribute more goals and assists next season. | Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images
10. RW: Harry Wilson
The free agent arrival got his unofficially debut off the bench against Wrexham last weekend. Shouldn't need long to develop a relationship with former Derby County teammate Bogle. | Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images
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11. LW: Noah Okafor
Given a much-needed extended break and will hopefully return for pre-season full of energy. Pace and direct dribbling offers a nice counterpoint to the technical cuteness of Wilson. | AFP via Getty Images
12. ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Will no doubt be hugely excited by the arrival of Wilson and irresistible crosses that will surely follow. Another double-digit season on the horizon he will hope. | Getty Images