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- 6 September
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CONFIRMED: James Trafford signs for Leeds Utd.
Leeds Utd beats Brighton to sign James Trafford. Man City accepts their €46.7M offer for the goalkeeper, ending the rumour of James Trafford moving to Brighton.
CONFIRMED: James Trafford signs for Leeds Utd
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for James Trafford's transfer to Brighton, as reports suggest a 77% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Brighton has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as James Trafford.
- Brighton has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of James Trafford (23).
- Brighton has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of James Trafford.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Bart Verbruggen, Tom McGill)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Bart Verbruggen, Tom McGill)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Bart Verbruggen, Tom McGill)
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Key player as direct competitor (Bart Verbruggen, Tom McGill)
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Some better competitors for position (Bart Verbruggen, Tom McGill)
Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) on X
🚨EXCL | James Trafford is open to leaving Manchester City this summer in order to play regularly. #MCFC want to keep him. For Brighton, he is one of the dream transfer targets should Bart Verbruggen leave the club. Other high-ranking candidates include Robin Risser (RC Lens) and Noah Atubolu. T…
Alternatives of Brighton
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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77.6
83.2
|
Marco Carnesecchi |
 Atalanta
|
€19.7M |
|
75.7
76.4
|
David Soria |
 Getafe
|
€2.4M |
|
74.5
76.2
|
Thibaut Courtois |
 Real Madrid
|
€7.9M |
|
72.9
74.3
|
Yann Sommer |
 Brugge
|
€1.8M |
|
72.6
72.9
|
Unai Simón |
 Athletic
|
€18.6M |
|
71.4
72.2
|
Alisson |
 Liverpool
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€12M |
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71.3
72.2
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Nick Pope |
 Newcastle
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€4.7M |
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71.1
72.2
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Jan Oblak |
 Atlético Madrid
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€11.1M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nico González | 25-08-2026 | Report | |
| Savinho | 14-08-2026 | Report | |
| Rodri | 05-08-2026 | Report | |
| Rubén Vargas | 28-07-2026 | Report | |
| Lucas Bergvall | 24-07-2026 | Report | |
| Amad Diallo | 16-07-2026 | Report | |
| Honest Ahanor | 01-07-2026 | Report | |
| Charlie Gray | 27-06-2026 | Report |
James Trafford
GK
Skill: 74.6
Pot: 80.8
Team
Leeds Utd
Leeds Utd
Contracted Until
30 Jun 31
ETV
€23.9M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€21.5M – €26.3M
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Who is James Trafford?
James Trafford (ENG) is a a sweeper keeper and currently plays for Leeds Utd. James Trafford is 23 years old (2002/10/10) and he is 192cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 19. James Trafford has also been used as a ball playing keeper.
James Trafford's current transfer value is between €21.5M and €26.3M. His last transfer was from Man City to Leeds Utd in 2026. Leeds Utd paid Man City €46.7M for James Trafford.
James Trafford latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
