Enzo Maresca stated that James Trafford is still a Manchester City player and Rulli is still a Marseille player, and that they will observe developments in the next few days.

A series of connected events in the goalkeeper market is affecting James Trafford's move to Leeds, as Torino is waiting for Manchester City to finalize the arrival of Gerónimo Rulli before approving the departure.

Leeds United are nearing the completion of a record-breaking £40 million deal, plus add-ons, for James Trafford. The club will not allow Lucas Perri to leave before a new goalkeeper arrives. James Trafford is entitled to three weeks of rest, which will last until the second weekend of August, when Leeds are scheduled to host RB Leipzig at Elland Road.

According to sources, Leeds United's move for James Trafford is still progressing and is expected to be completed in the coming days. Leeds faced competition to sign James Trafford, and the player chose to join the club over interest from Aston Villa and Newcastle. Club officials are now in talks with their counterparts at Manchester City to finalise a fee. Leeds are prepared to pay a club-record fee for James Trafford. The deal will have a guaranteed value of £40m for Manchester City, with an additional £5m in add-ons related to the club’s Premier League prospects. Leeds have avoided a buy-back clause by instead offering a 20% sell-on clause. It is understood that Leeds have agreed an initial five-year contract with the player, lasting until 2031. The contract will make Trafford the club’s highest earner with an estimated weekly wage of £130,000, and it will be worth £33.8m to the player over its five-year duration.

A full agreement has been reached with Manchester City for James Trafford, following a verbal agreement between the player and Leeds United days ago. A medical is expected this week for the 23-year-old, who is now set to join Leeds United. The transfer fee is £40 million guaranteed, plus bonuses, according to @TheAthletic. It was revealed at the end of April that Trafford wanted to leave Manchester City in order to play regularly as a number one.

Nicolo Schira reports that James Trafford's transfer to Leeds from Manchester City is confirmed. The fee is €50M and the player's contract will be valid until 2031.

Leeds United and Manchester City have a verbal agreement for the signing of James Trafford in what is a club record deal for Leeds United. The agreement between the clubs is for £40m plus add-ons. Trafford has been offered a long-term deal, and signatures are expected this week.

Leeds United are nearing an agreement with Manchester City to sign James Trafford. The agreement for the goalkeeper is worth a £40 million guaranteed fee plus bonuses. According to The Athletic, the transfer to Leeds United is being finalised.

According to sources at Leeds United and Manchester City, a deal for goalkeeper James Trafford is nearly agreed, though work on the final details is ongoing. Trafford has given his full approval and is ready to complete the move to Leeds, having already settled personal terms. Manchester City are strongly requesting the inclusion of a sell-on clause that would guarantee them a percentage of any future transfer fee if Trafford were to leave Elland Road. Leeds are negotiating this point and are expected to increase the upfront payment to lower that sell-on percentage. Trafford is reportedly keen to become Leeds’ first-choice goalkeeper and is prepared to finalise the transfer as soon as the final club-to-club details are settled. The transfer is expected to be completed in the coming days once the sell-on percentage and upfront fee are finalised.

Leeds United are getting closer to the signing of James Trafford, who they have made a priority target. The Daily Mail reported on Monday, July 27, that Trafford is moving to Leeds this week, and that a £45m deal has been agreed. Daniel Farke’s side has entered into advanced talks over a transfer and positive talks continued over the weekend. A full agreement is reportedly being held up by a number of release clauses from both the player and Manchester City. Leeds are prepared to meet the asking price City had set for the goalkeeper, and City manager Enzo Maresca admitted a sale is possible. Trafford has indicated that he wants to move to Elland Road this summer for regular first-team minutes, and considers the move as the best option for his career. Newcastle United have not signed him and will instead focus on signing an alternative.

Leeds United are hopeful of reaching a full agreement with Manchester City over a deal to sign James Trafford within the next 24 hours, which will likely be a new club-record transfer for Leeds. James Trafford has made a move to Elland Road his priority, and both parties appear motivated to resolve the remaining details swiftly. Leeds United are prepared to pay a club-record fee for Trafford, with the fee potentially rising to £40m likely to complete the deal. Sources insist claims that Manchester City will demand up to £50m have been dismissed.

James Trafford is expected to join Leeds United from Manchester City. Leeds were required to agree to a release clause in his deal as a condition of the signing.

According to Nicolo Schira, James Trafford is nearing a move to Leeds from Manchester City, and a contract until 2031 has been prepared.

Leeds are in advanced discussions to sign James Trafford from Manchester City for a fee of approximately £50m. Trafford rejoined Manchester City from Burnley last summer in a £27m deal and believed he would be the first choice, but that position was taken by Gianluigi Donnarumma following the Italian’s arrival from Paris Saint-Germain.

Sources reveal that James Trafford now favours a move to Elland Road and has already agreed personal terms. Sources close to the negotiations indicate the England international is prepared to agree to a move to Leeds. Personal terms between Trafford and Leeds have been broadly agreed. Talks between Leeds and Manchester City are progressing, and sources are optimistic that an agreement can be reached relatively swiftly. Manchester City are expected to demand a fee of up to £40m, which would represent a new club record at Elland Road. Newcastle United have now withdrawn their interest after learning of Trafford’s preference for Leeds, and another main interested party has also withdrawn its interest. Officials at Elland Road are understood to be in active discussions with their counterparts at the Etihad, and those close to the situation believe a transfer could be finalised in the near future.

Fabrizio Romano stated that Leeds United are advancing in talks to sign James Trafford. According to the report, Newcastle were never involved in competing to sign him this summer and Trafford was offered as an option in June. Leeds are leading the effort to sign the Manchester City goalkeeper.

David Ornstein reports that Leeds United is in talks with Manchester City to sign goalkeeper James Trafford. Leeds United is now working to sign the England international, and James Trafford favors a move to Elland Road.

Talks are ongoing regarding a potential deal to transfer Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford to Elland Road, a move that could cost the club £40m.

Graham Smyth of The Yorkshire Evening Post confirmed that James Trafford is Leeds United’s primary target and said that he thinks Leeds are waiting for the player. According to transfer correspondent Fraser Fletcher, Leeds United have asked to be kept informed of developments regarding Trafford's future. Manchester City will demand a fee between £35m and £40m for the sale of James Trafford.

According to Team Talk, Leeds United have a strong interest in a deal for James Trafford and are part of a group of clubs prepared to make a formal approach for him when England returns from the World Cup early next week. Manchester City expect to receive formal offers for Trafford, and sources indicate he will be available for sale if the price is right. This is because he is not expected to be the first-choice player under Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca in the upcoming season and desires regular playing time. Leeds United has already expressed its admiration to the hierarchy at Manchester City and to Trafford’s representatives. The combined cost for deals involving both Trafford and Charles could be £65m for Leeds United.

Team Talk reports that Leeds United are still interested in James Trafford. The club could meet Manchester City's £40m asking price, but the player's wages are an issue. There is significant competition to sign him, notably from Newcastle, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur. Sources have indicated that Newcastle has not made significant progress in signing him, which could create an opportunity for Leeds.

Leeds United's chances of signing Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, a player the club highly desires, are low due to strong competition and a £40m asking price from City.

Leeds United have James Trafford listed among their targets as they search for a new first-choice goalkeeper. According to sources, the Yorkshire club has not yet made any serious attempts to sign him from the Etihad Stadium. Sources have confirmed Trafford has been told he is sellable this summer and that the club will consider offers. Manchester City are expected to demand a fee greater than £40m for Trafford.

James Trafford could transfer this summer and would be an ideal option for Leeds, with any transfer likely to be on loan and not as a long-term replacement.

Leeds United are interested in James Trafford, according to TEAMtalk. Sources have indicated that a bid of £30m could be sufficient for Manchester City to approve a sale.

Leeds United are planning a move for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford this summer. According to FourFourTwo, Leeds hope to sign Trafford. Leeds will need to convince the player to join them ahead of other interested clubs, as Newcastle and Aston Villa are also interested.

According to TEAMtalk and journalist Graeme Bailey, Leeds have expressed high regard for Man City goalkeeper James Trafford and could make a bid, described as significant, for the 23-year-old in the summer window. Farke has openly indicated his desire to upgrade the goalkeeper position if Leeds survive. It is reported that the Whites boss has become underwhelmed with the current primary goalkeeper, Lucas Perri, who was acquired for £13.9m last summer, and that Trafford has been identified as the ideal replacement.

According to Manchester City sources, the club would prefer to loan James Trafford out rather than sell him permanently this summer, if he seeks more regular football. Leeds United is one of three Premier League clubs interested in a potential move. The club is considering its goalkeeping options before the next campaign. Daniel Farke’s side is looking to bring in more competition for Lucas Perri, as Illan Meslier is almost certain to leave at the end of the season.

Leeds plans to present a 35 million euro offer for James Trafford in the summer, according to Team Talk. The club will not make any move until its mathematical permanence in the Premier League is assured.

According to sources, Leeds United are positioning themselves to sign James Trafford. TEAMtalk sources indicate that Trafford wants to depart the Etihad Stadium in the summer because his opportunities have been limited since he re-joined from Burnley last year in a £27 million deal. Leeds are serious contenders to sign him and are very interested in him. Sources suggest that Leeds would have a strong chance of signing him if they secure Premier League survival this season. It is understood that Manchester City highly value Trafford and may ask for a fee that could be more than £30 million. A departure in the summer is a possibility.

According to TeamTalk, Leeds United are planning to sign 23-year-old English goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City this summer, but face competition from Aston Villa, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur. The potential transfer comes as Leeds' current goalkeeper, Illan Meslier, could leave the club. It is reportedly hoped by the Whites that negotiations for Trafford, who has lost his place at City, could be facilitated by the fact he is represented by the same agent as Wilfried Gnonto.