Everything we know so far on James Trafford to Leeds amid latest development
Leeds United have pulled out all the stops to make James Trafford their marquee signing of the summer.
The Whites' transfer business up to this point has been slow but steady, with Harry Wilson and Tarik Muharemovic two high-quality additions.
However, that has been offset by Pascal Struijk joining Brighton and Karl Darlow departing as a free agent.
While Struijk was swiftly replaced by Muharemovic, finding Darlow's successor has taken a little longer.
After weeks of speculation, however, it now looks almost certain Trafford will be Leeds' number one this coming season.
A fresh update has now emerged on the situation, with a deal potentially close.
What is latest on James Trafford to Leeds transfer?
MOT Leeds News extensively covered Thursday's breaking news that Leeds were in talks to sign Trafford.
Trafford favours a move to Leeds over Newcastle United, perhaps explaining why the Magpies have now withdrawn their interest.
Now, according to Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg via X on Friday morning, Trafford is "on the verge" of leaving Man City.
Leeds, as widely covered now, are in "pole position" to land the England international.
While Leeds fans will not get carried away until a deal is formally announced, further details have emerged on how much Trafford will likely cost.
How much will Leeds be paying for Trafford?
After the stress of seeing other goalkeepers linked, without anything concrete happening, news of Leeds being on the verge of signing Trafford is a huge relief.
It has been suggested Trafford could cost Leeds up to £50million, although exactly how much of that will be up front is unknown.
Trafford was once hailed a "special" goalkeeper by then-Burnley boss Scott Parker, and someone with a "huge career" ahead of him.
The only real caveat to this deal is that Man City want to include a release clause in Trafford's deal, which could effectively see them re-sign him down the line.
Leeds may have something to say about that, but for now everything seems to be on course for signing number three of the summer to be struck very soon.