Leeds United are in talks to sign Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford.

Leeds They are in talks to sign. Manchester City Goalkeeper James Trafford.

The Englishman could leave the Etihad this summer, a year after his return.

Newcastle And Aston Villa Both have shown interest this summer, although Villa now expect Amy Martinez to stay at the club.

Leeds They are looking for a new goalkeeper after Karl Darlow and Ilan Meslier left Elland Road this summer.

Goalkeepers Lucas Perry and Alex Cairns remain on the books, but Perry lost his place at Darlow in the second half of last season and did not play after the 4-3 Premier League defeat. Newcastle On January 7.

Trafford, who was part of England’s World Cup squad this summer but did not play, played 17 times for City last season and won the Carabao Cup and FA Cup four times in the Premier League after returning to the Etihad from Burnley.

He began his career at City with loan spells at Accrington and Bolton before moving to Burnley in 2023.

Trafford made 73 appearances for the Clarets Buy last summer for £27m plus extras.

Then they signed the Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris St-Germain He limited his playing time at Trafford in September.