Exciting news hit Elland Road on Thursday when the transfer pursuit of James Trafford reached its peak. Leeds United are now pushing to complete the move for the England star.
The Whites had been waiting for the Manchester City keeper after the World Cup ended.
Leeds knew their situation; the club has just two first team keepers in their traveling camp for the US tour. There was a desperation to get a shot stopper through the door in the coming days.
Talks were held with Trafford, who was open to joining the West Yorkshire club.
Now, the details are being finalized over a deal to bring the England star to Elland Road ahead of next season.
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One of Leeds United’s goalkeeping options at the moment is Lucas Perri.
Despite all the transfer talk surrounding him in the last couple of weeks, he was selected in the squad list for the US trip. He will be joined by Alex Cairns, who signed an extension recently.
With James Trafford in the mix now, the whole situation with the first team could change.
Tuttomercato are reporting that there is belief in Italy that the arrival of the England keeper would open the door for Lucas Perri to join Torino. The Serie A side have been linked for weeks.
Per reports, they had even reached a personal agreement with the Brazilian.
Nothing has been confirmed so far, but the Italian outlet are expecting things to move as soon as the deal for James Trafford is completed.
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What do Leeds do going forward?
James Trafford’s arrival means that the club have secured their number one ahead of next season.
But if that means that Lucas Perri will leave, it might complicate a few things. This will likely mean Leeds will enter the market once again to find a capable backup or deputy.
Reports have claimed that the Brazilian’s exit could be a loan, but Trafford’s arrival could change things in the coming days.
It was Karl Darlow’s initial departure that complicated the situation at Elland Road.
In order for Leeds not to overspend on the goalkeeping department, the best option would be finding a free agent or a budget signing. A keeper that would not cost more than £10 million would be ideal.
