Leeds United transfer news: James Trafford deal moving nearer as club-record deal close to being reached with Manchester City

Leeds United are close to agreeing a club-record deal with Manchester City for goalkeeper James Trafford.

Leeds' previous record-signing was Georginio Rutter from Hoffenheim for around £35.5m in January 2023.

Finding a new first-choice goalkeeper is a priority for Leeds this summer after Karl Darlow's exit and an unconvincing debut season for Lucas Perri.

Perri, who was dropped by boss Daniel Farke last season, and third-choice Alex Cairns are the only senior goalkeepers currently on Leeds' books.

There is the potential for Perri to depart this summer amid interest from Torino.

However, Leeds are unwilling to part with the Brazilian until they have brought in at least one goalkeeper.

Tarik Muharemovic - Sassuolo, £34m

Pascal Struijk - Brighton, £18m

Karl Darlow - Manchester United, free

Illan Meslier - Arsenal, free

Harry Gray - Sheffield Wednesday, loan

Isaac Schmidt - Young Boys, undisclosed

Jack Harrison - New England Revolution, undisclosed