Leeds United have joined the race to sign Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford this summer, as the 23-year-old weighs up his options.
Any transfer speculation right now ought to be taken with some scepticism. Leeds’ precarious position in the Premier League means we can’t really afford to get carried away with any potential targets.
That being said, the club will be putting plans in place in the event of Daniel Farke seeing off the challenge of top flight survival.
Leeds United enter race to sign Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford this summer
A goalkeeper is likely to be on the agenda for Leeds this summer after Lucas Perri’s inability to retain a starting berth this season.
While the Brazilian is rightly being lauded for his FA Cup brilliance, him being second choice to Karl Darlow in the league is a damning development.
FourFourTwo’s Joe Donnohue has now reported that Leeds have joined the running for Manchester City’s James Trafford this summer.
Of course, a move would hinge on Leeds’ Premier League status. Although, it looks as though Trafford could be in line for a move, after bold recent comments about being blind-sided by City’s move for Gigi Donnarumma, shortly after he joined the Etihad side.
“It wasn’t what I expected coming into the season,” he told the BBC. “It’s the reality and I have to give it my best shot. It’s the situation I’m in. We train every day but making saves, it’s good fun.”
Leeds United likely to be joined by multiple Premier League clubs in James Trafford pursuit
It’s a transfer link from a reliable source that’s sure to get Leeds fans excited about the ambition we might show this summer, should we stay up.
That being said, the chances of this signing look slim.
The reason being that Trafford will be wanted by any top flight club that wants a new starting number one. Newcastle United’s interest is the worst kept secret in football. And, Aaron Ramsdale’s unconvincing loan from Southampton means they’re likely to pursue a new signing this summer.
Two other clubs potentially worth considering, per the report, are Tottenham and Aston Villa. Guglielmo Vicario’s poor form this season makes Spurs likely to invest between the sticks, should they avoid the drop. Also, Emi Martinez’s uncertain Villa Park future could prompt Unai Emery to consider Trafford.
As a result, there’s plenty of interest in this Leeds target. And, from clubs higher up the supposed ‘food chain’ than United.
To convince Trafford, the 49ers must to prove to the 23-year-old that their Elland Road project is the most enticing. It’s perhaps doable after (hopeful) survival, but a tall order nonetheless.
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