Trafford joins Leeds from Man City in potential £45m deal
Leeds are investing in the potential of a young goalkeeper whose highlights have largely come in the Championship with Burnley, where he conceded just 16 goals…
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However, he did start their Carabao Cup and FA Cup final wins over Arsenal and Chelsea respectively as he made 17 appearances in the season and then went to the World Cup. As part of the deal taking him to Leeds , BBC Sport understands City will retain a 20% sell-on clause and have matching rights - meaning if they match a future offer for Trafford they will get first refusal on him. Trafford began his career at City and had loan spells with Accrington Stanley and Bolton Wanderers before joining Burnley in 2023.
Furthermore, City, who have inserted a 20 per cent sell-on clause, also have a matching rights option to sign Trafford for a third time if and when he leaves Leeds.
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However, he did start their Carabao Cup and FA Cup final wins over Arsenal and Chelsea respectively as he made 17 appearances in the season and then went to the World Cup.
according to The IndependentAs part of the deal taking him to Leeds , BBC Sport understands City will retain a 20% sell-on clause and have matching rights - meaning if they match a future offer for Trafford they will get first refusal on him.
according to BBC SportTrafford began his career at City and had loan spells with Accrington Stanley and Bolton Wanderers before joining Burnley in 2023.
according to BBC SportCity, who have inserted a 20 per cent sell-on clause, also have a matching rights option to sign Trafford for a third time if and when he leaves Leeds.
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