Leeds United have already landed two big transfers this summer as they aim to revamp the squad ahead of next season. Club chief Paraag Marathe informed the fans that there would be investment this summer.
Daniel Farke also urged the ownership to splash the cash on transfers to help add quality to the team.
Leeds have done just that so far this summer, landing two big transfers. Harry Wilson joined on a free transfer, and the Welsh international will bring an injection of attacking quality – 11 goals and eight assists last season with Fulham.
Tarik Muharemovic is also a top class addition to the backline, after the club sold Pascal Struijk.
The Whites are currently in the US on their pre-season tour, and will hold a training camp during their games in the country.
Leeds United on the verge of James Trafford deal
They lost their first match of the summer 3-2 to Wrexham on Sunday.
Leeds United were pushing on all fronts to try and seal two key deals as of last week; Julian Brandt and James Trafford.
Brandt has been given a contract offer as the Whites close in on another free agent this summer. And the club have also been trying to seal the transfer of Trafford from Manchester City.
Graham Smyth gave an update on Monday afternoon that talks were close to an agreement.
🚨 Leeds United on verge of completing agreement with Manchester City to sign James Trafford. Deal for #MCFC goalkeeper worth £40m guaranteed fee plus bonuses – 23yo England international’s transfer to #LUFC now in process of being finalised @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/6WVakNKlol
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 27, 2026
David Ornstein of The Athletic has now broken the news; both clubs are set to agree a £40 million deal to make the England international the third signing at Elland Road this summer.
The full package will be worth more than £40 million as bonuses will be included.
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Leeds have found their next long-term number one
For a problem that has persisted at Elland Road over the last few years, it will be a relief for Leeds fans that this one is over the line.
The club has had its fair issues with first choice goalkeepers, and now, hopefully James Trafford’s arrival will change things for the better. Leeds could lose two goalkeepers this summer window.
Karl Darlow has already left, and Lucas Perri will surely be on the way after Trafford arrives.
Trafford will come to Elland Road to become first choice at the club immediately. The 23-year old showed his quality last year when he was instrumental in the FA Cup and EFL Cup runs for Manchester City.
Both parties will hope to have a really great partnership for the long term future.
