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Why Leeds United are ready to break transfer record on £40m 'moonshot' James Trafford — YEP 28/7/26

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By Kyle Newbould When Leeds United chairman Paraag Marathe spoke about transfer ‘moonshots’ last month it was in the context of attacking targets - but goalkeeper James Trafford might prove the biggest moonshot of the summer. Leeds are on the verge of completing a deal for the Manchester City goalkeeper that will be worth £40million plus add-ons. It will be a club-record transfer by some margin, eclipsing the £35.5m spent on Georginio Rutter back in January 2023. Trafford will also strengthen his status as the most expensive English goalkeeper ever, having already been so following his £31m move from Burnley a year ago. City signed Trafford to be their No.1 but an opportunity to land Italian international Gianluigi Donnarumma - widely regarded as one of the world’s best goalkeepers - could not be passed up. Opportunities were therefore limited for the 23-year-old but he still impressed when called upon. Trafford played 17 games for Manchester City across all competitions, which...
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Jack Harrison addresses Leeds United loan exits and fan reaction in goodbye message — YEP 28/7/26

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By Kyle Newbould Leeds United exit Jack Harrison acknowledges his decision to twice leave on loan following relegation in 2023 was ‘difficult to accept’ for fans. Harrison’s eight-year spell as a Leeds player came to a permanent end on Saturday following his move to MLS side New England Revolution. Much of the winger’s previous three seasons were spent out on loan, with two separate stints at Everton followed by a six-month move to Fiorentina in January. Both moves to Everton went ahead after Harrison triggered a relegation-linked release clause in his Leeds contract. He was one of several squad members to activate the clause following the Whites’ drop into the Championship at the end of the 2022/23 campaign. Harrison was a major part of Leeds’ 2019/20 Championship title-winning side that went on to finish ninth in the Premier League under Marcelo Bielsa the following year. But his decision to leave on loan soured the relationship between player and fans, with the matter now ad...
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Leeds United unveil new home kit which celebrates special 400 year anniversary — Leeds Live 27/7/26

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Leeds United's new home shirt for the 2026/27 season has been unveiled James Smailes Head of All Out Rugby League and Yorkshire sport at Reach plc Leeds United have unveiled their new home shirt for the 2026/27 Premier League season, with the club celebrating 400 years since the signing of the Leeds Town Charter. Leaning heavily on the club's colours the predominantly white shirt features yellow and blue stripes, drawing inspiration from club shirts of the past. The traditional white shirt comes with white shorts and white socks, completing the look which fans will recognise as very Leeds United. Announcing the shirt, the club say it is; "crafted with adidas CLIMACOOL technology, the shirt is designed to help keep players and supporters cool, dry and comfortable, whether on the pitch or cheering on the Whites from the stands." The new white design home shirt comes after the hugely popular all yellow away strip which was launched recently and which was given ...
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'If I am honest' — Leeds United boss Daniel Farke's candid assessment after friendly loss to Wrexham — Yorkshire Post 27/7/26

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By Tom Coates Leeds United manager Daniel Farke had “no complaints” after his side’s 3-2 friendly defeat to Wrexham. The Whites and the Red Dragons did battle at the weekend, braving the intense Florida heat at the Raymond James Stadium. Joel Piroe and Sean Longstaff cancelled out Wrexham’s first two goals, but Sam Smith struck late to secure a victory for the Championship outfit. Pre-season friendly results mean very little and while Farke was not particularly upbeat about the scoreline, he was quick to point out the importance of fitness-building. “I am always struggling once there is a loss to be in a good mood afterwards, if I am honest,” he told LUTV. “But today, no complaints. “We played against Wrexham who played a relatively strong side, a few weeks ahead in their preparation. “If you have a look at the game, normally we should have won this game. We had more possession, we had more chances, should have scored also more goals than them but they were effective. “...
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Wants, needs, and friendly defeats — Square Ball 27/7/26

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Not you, Lewis Written by: Rob Conlon Leeds and Wrexham may never have played each other in a competitive game, but they still have history. In the summer of 1964, the two sides arranged back to back friendlies in the space of three days. The first at the Racecourse Ground, the second at Elland Road. Wrexham had just been relegated to the Fourth Division, while Leeds were preparing for their return to the top flight with a core of Don Revie’s Super Leeds already coalescing: Sprake, Reaney, Charlton, Hunter, Collins, Bremner, Madeley and Gray all in action across the two games. It should have been a walkover, yet Wrexham earned praise for their performance in North Wales as it took a Paul Madeley goal ten minutes from time to secure a 2-1 win for Leeds. Ahead of the return trip to South Leeds, reporter Michael Charters wrote, ‘If this match proves as entertaining as the first match between them on Wednesday then everyone will be satisfied.’ Nobody could have expected what actually...
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Leeds United 'tribute act' given ruthless reminder — Graham Smyth's Wrexham pre-season Verdict — YEP 26/7/26

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By Graham Smyth Leeds fell to a 3-2 defeat in their first fixture on US soil, defensive lapses punished with impressive ruthlessness by their Championship opposition. The priority as always at the outset of summer is to get minutes into the legs and pictures into heads and this game served its purpose in both senses. Farke was able to give plenty of his squad a decent run out and some of them were given clear reminders of what not to do when the season proper kicks off. Things got off to the worst possible start for Leeds. They pressed high from the kick-off, Wrexham played through it and as players sprinted to try and get back in the ball was slipped into the path of Kieffer Moore and he drilled past Alex Cairns for a 35-second lead. Even taking into consideration the presence of three teens in the line-up and the absence of key performers like Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jaka Bijol and Gabriel Gudmundsson, there was a marked sluggishness to Leeds' start. Willy Gnonto was unable ...
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Wrexham 3 Leeds United 2: Mistakes prove costly despite midfielder shining and immediate Harry Wilson impact — YEP 26/7/26

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By Lee Sobot Harry Wilson impressed on his Leeds United debut but in the face of defeat as Daniel Farke’s Whites began their pre-season friendlies with a 3-2 reverse against Wrexham at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Wilson was named on the bench as Farke went with a mixture of experience and youth but Leeds got off to an awful start as Wrexham went ahead with just 31 seconds on the clock through Kieffer Moore. George Thomason ran from his own half to the edge of United's box before slipping in Moore to the left of Joe Rodon and Moore fired a low shot back across Alex Cairns into the far right corner of the net. Leeds were then presented with a golden opportunity to equalise as Dan James was taken down in the box by Wrexham keeper Arthur Okonkwo for a penalty but Joel Piroe missed the spot kick as his effort bounced back off the post. The frame of the goal then saved Leeds at the other end as a fantastic free-kick from Nathan Broadhead smashed back off the crossbar wi...
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