James Trafford in a Leeds goalkeeper top, with Daniel Farke alongside him applauding and Elland Road in the background
James Trafford in a Leeds goalkeeper top, with Daniel Farke alongside him applauding and Elland Road in the background
As Daniel Farke and his squad jetted off to the United States this week, transfer activity continues to bubble in the background.
Harry Wilson was first through the door on an amazing free transfer, with Tarik Muharemovic arriving soon after.
With below £20million net spend so far after Pascal Struijk's exit, the 49ers Enterprises have money to burn in the market.
As the squad was announced for America and games against Wrexham, Liverpool and Sunderland, the gaps were clear to see.
Have Leeds made their approach to sign James Trafford?
MOT Leeds News have covered that Trafford is the dream transfer at Elland Road this summer.
The England international is now on his enforced summer break after the World Cup, before returning to the Etihad.
With Enzo Maresca in charge and Gianluigi Donnarumma still number one, Trafford could seek a way out.
And Leeds have been very heavily linked.
The Chronicle has reported in its print edition on Wednesday that £50million may be what it takes to seal a permanent move.
The newspaper shares that sources close to Man City suggest that no contact has been received over Trafford since the World Cup.
What is happening with Leeds goalkeepers?
It's been a very messy start to the summer.
Illan Meslier was always leaving on a free transfer, and he has since surprisingly joined Premier League champions, Arsenal.
Karl Darlow was offered fresh terms to stay, but he turned them down to move to Manchester United.
While unexpected, Leeds were always planning to sign a new number one.
Trafford would be a huge expense, but his value would only go one way being young, English and number one every single week in the Premier League.
Leeds fans would be delighted with him, even if it meant breaking their transfer record at Elland Road.
The 49ers are at a critical stage of their plan in LS11, and it includes spending big money on players that take them to that next level.
It's time to burn the cash.
Joe Gelhardt
Manchester United Football Club
Largie Ramazani
Alex Cairns
Harry Wilson
Manchester City Football Club
Daniel Farke
Sunderland Association Football Club
Karl Darlow
Leeds United Football Club
Wrexham Association Football Club
Jack Harrison
Arsenal Football Club
Illan Meslier
Enzo Maresca
Lucas Estella Perri
Pascal Struijk
Liverpool Football Club
Gianluigi Donnarumma
James Trafford