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Liverpool threw away a two-goal lead in spectacular fashion as Leeds won the final match of both teams’ United States tour 4-2.
It was all one-way traffic in the first half for Andoni Iraola’s side as Luke Chambers and the returning Florian Wirtz put Liverpool into a two-goal lead. Wirtz’s goal came from a superb Liverpool move involving the impressive Trey Nyoni and Jeremie Frimpong.
On the flight home from Chicago, as he reflects on the 4-2 loss to Leeds that ended Liverpool‘s United States tour, manager Andoni Iraola will have plenty to think about.
The first-half display was arguably the best since the Spaniard took charge, but the second was categorically their worst as they conceded four times without reply inside 25 minutes.
Iraola did make a raft of changes at the break
Leeds United are close to agreeing a club-record deal with Manchester City for goalkeeper James Trafford.
Sky Sports News understands that the proposed transfer for the England international is understood to be worth at least £40m plus add-ons, which is a record for an English goalkeeper.
Leeds’ previous record-signing was Georginio Rutter from Hoffenheim for around £35.5m in January 2023.
Finding a new first-choice goalkeeper is a priority for Leeds
Leeds United are in talks with Manchester City over a deal for goalkeeper James Trafford.
The England international is Leeds’ primary goalkeeper target.
Newcastle and Aston Villa have also had an interest this summer in Trafford, but Leeds are understood to be the most advanced in their pursuit.
The 23-year-old played 17 times for City in 2025/26, following a move back to the Etihad from Burnley, keeping eight clean sheets.
Leeds are in talks to sign Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford.
The England international could leave the Etihad this summer just a year after returning.
Newcastle and Aston Villa both held an interest in him this summer, although Villa now expect Emi Martinez to stay at the club.
Leeds are looking for a new goalkeeper after Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier left Elland Road this summer.
Goalkeepers Lucas Perri and
Leeds United have signed defender Tarik Muharemovic for £34.1m from Serie A side Sassuolo.
The 23-year-old Bosnia-Herzegovina international has signed a five-year deal at Elland Road.
He is a replacement for Pascal Struijk, who joined Brighton for £20m in June, and is Leeds‘ second signing of the summer after Harry Wilson’s free transfer from Fulham.
“I will give everything for this club. I will give everything, every
Leeds United have agreed a £34.1m fee with Italian club Sassuolo for defender Tarik Muharemovic.
The centre-back, 23, has still yet to agree personal terms or complete a medical, with other Premier League clubs having shown an interest.
If the Bosnia-Herzegovina international opts for Elland Road he would be Daniel Farke’s second signing of the summer, after attacker Harry Wilson’s free transfer from Fulham.
He would serve as a
Bates was never far from controversy, especially in the mid-’80s when he erected a 12ft 12-volt electric fence around Stamford Bridge to prevent pitch invasions – but was then refused permission by Greater London Council to switch it on, citing safety grounds.
In 1991, Chelsea were fined £105,000 for alleged illegal payments to players. Bates resigned from the Football League management committee.
He regarded one of his most significant achievements
Bristol City have signed versatile midfielder Sam Greenwood from Pogon Szczecin on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
Greenwood joined the Polish club in August and went on to make 22 league appearances, scoring three goals.
He began his career in Arsenal’s academy before joining Leeds United in 2020, where he worked with new Robins head coach Michael Skubala, and played 35 times for the Whites, including 18 during
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