James Trafford Leeds United
This summer many Leeds United fans thought they had finally solved their goalkeeping situation. With how the previous campaign ended it was certain that a new shot stopper would arrive.
Illan Meslier was first choice for most of last season, but his costly errors forced Daniel Farke’s hand. The Leeds boss benched the Frenchman for the final seven games of the season as the Whites lifted the league title.
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The summer transfer window opened, and the club decided to spend big money on Lucas Perri from Lyon. He was expected to be the solution to the goalkeeping problems in recent years, but his recent run of performances have been questioned by the fans and even Daniel Farke himself.
Why Leeds United should go for James Trafford
In recent games, the Brazilian has been involved in some questionable situations these past couple of weeks. Many blamed him for the Matheus Cunha goal against Manchester United last weekend. This has raised questions about if the goalkeeper should remain in goal for the rest of the season.
Leeds could spring a surprise in this January window and go for a former transfer target; James Trafford. The Manchester City man was one of the names the Whites followed in the summer. But the England star chose a return to his boyhood club. Things have not gone smoothly as Pep Guardiola brought in Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is now the first choice at the Etihad.
Which leaves the door open for Trafford in January; the 23-year old would be keen on playing time especially with the World Cup around the corner.
49ers need to be ruthless
The 49ers could pitch a loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season, if Manchester City would agree. It would be an expensive move considering how much the club payed to get him from Burnley. But it would be a key long term investment for Leeds United.
Trafford is one of the best keepers in the country, currently stuck in a bad situation. If he could join Leeds for the rest of the season, it would be a giant coup. With how Lucas Perri has fared in the last few matches, it is only a matter of time before he starts costing the club major points. And in the fight for survival, you cannot be dropping games due to errors. Moving for James Trafford this month is something the 49ers need to pursue if they really want the club to stay up.