Leeds United are making important progress of their pursuit of Manchester Metropolis goalkeeper James Trafford as they appear to strengthen their squad forward of the brand new Premier League season.
Softfootball understands that discussions are advancing, with Leeds rising because the frontrunners for the 23-year-old after Newcastle United opted towards pursuing a deal this summer time.
Trafford was supplied to Newcastle in June, however the Magpies selected to give attention to various goalkeeping targets, leaving Leeds in a robust place to safe the England worldwide’s signature.
The transfer comes a yr after Manchester Metropolis accomplished Trafford’s return from Burnley, bringing again the extremely rated goalkeeper after his spectacular spell at Turf Moor. Regardless of his status as one in all England’s brightest younger goalkeepers, Trafford has discovered first-team alternatives restricted on the Etihad Stadium.
Leeds see Trafford as the perfect substitute following Karl Darlow’s departure and are ready to make him their first-choice goalkeeper as a part of the membership’s Premier League rebuild. With Newcastle now not within the race, Leeds are hopeful of reaching an settlement within the coming days as they proceed working to finish one in all their greatest signings of the summer time switch window.
