James Trafford

In July 2026, reports converged on an agreed transfer to Leeds United for a fee of £40 million (approx. €47 million) plus add-ons, with some sources citing figures up to €50 million or £50 million (approx. €59 million). Throughout summer 2026, Manchester City's asking price was reportedly between £35-40 million (approx. €41-47 million), sometimes rising to over £40 million. Earlier in 2026, some reports suggested a £30 million (approx. €35 million) bid could be sufficient. This followed his completed transfer from Burnley to Manchester City in July 2025 for a reported €31.2 million. In summer 2025, Newcastle reportedly had a £27 million (approx. €32 million) bid for him rejected by Burnley.

Our valuation for James Trafford is driven by the widely reported and imminent club-record transfer to Leeds United in July 2026. Multiple sources confirm an agreement with Manchester City for a guaranteed fee of around £40 million (approx. €47 million), with some reports citing figures as high as €50 million. This aligns with City's asking price, which ranged from £35 million to £50 million, and is a significant increase on the €31.2 million fee they paid to re-sign him from Burnley in July 2025.