James Trafford

[Victor_OTT_17]

Someone from close or at the club said DCL earned 100k plus 20k guaranteed in weekly bonuses as a minumum. He intimated it was north of that. But can't remember where I bloody read it, I'm extremely sceptical of most reports and rumours but something about this one had me thinking it were true..

It does seem we pay bonuses on top of salaries and 120-125K per week seems right for DCL...

It's a bit too much £ for someone made of nut brittle (IMO) but I am not against paying that kind of wage for someone worth it. I think Trafford will be worth it...

[The Subhuman]

It's a bit too much £ for someone made of nut brittle (IMO) but I am not against paying that kind of wage for someone worth it. I think Trafford will be worth it...

I don't care how much they earn but it has to be factored into any cost discussion. We keep hearing DCL was a free, he's anything but. No such thing.

[Victor_OTT_17]

I don't care how much they earn but it has to be factored into any cost discussion. We keep hearing DCL was a free, he's anything but. No such thing.

Exactly this ^^

Brandt (like Wilson) won't be free either but he'll be worth is. I'd be extremely happy if we could get Trafford/Brandt over the line!

[Barlow Boy]

Someone from close or at the club said DCL earned 100k plus 20k guaranteed in weekly bonuses as a minumum. He intimated it was north of that. But can't remember where I bloody read it, I'm extremely sceptical of most reports and rumours but something about this one had me thinking it were true..

It does seem we pay bonuses on top of salaries and 120-125K per week seems right for DCL...

Like you, I take these salary reports with a pinch of salt. Virtually nobody has any real specific details of the salary packages and rightly so.

We will have to pay whatever we have to pay, if we want the best though.

[Rook]

I'm really hoping that this one happens.

[The Subhuman]

1. Striker
2. Charles
3. Trafford
4. Brandt
5 cover CB

is my really want list

[The Subhuman]

Guardian reporting 50M for Trafford atm, bottom paragraph. Think that what Newcastle journalists were reporting and they dropped out


https://www.theguardian.com/football/20 ... ack-injury

[weasel]

He better be good then.. interestingly, and I forgot this, Burnley had to sell him back to Man City as they had the buy back, so to keep the cost down I can see us agreeing to that also. He's 20M for me maybe 25 at a push, same as Charles. 25 would be my limit there, don't think we've offered as much as 25 yet though

Odds of "undisclosed sum" to keep us in the dark?

I don't think City had a buy back clause as such. They had an option to match the bid if any other club was interested, and presumably first rights as long as they matched the other club's offer. In this case it was Newcastle who made a bid that Burnley accepted (as I think Trafford indicated he wanted to move). Man City then were able to match it or decide against buying him.

As such I don't think City would have been able to get him back unless Burnley accepted an offer from another club or City themselves - I don't think they actually had a specific buy back clause for a certain amount.

[The Subhuman]

Waccoe itk says it's a done deal ....

[Barlow Boy]

Waccoe itk says it's a done deal ....

[The Subhuman]

Well he actually posted



but we got the meaning

[Victor_OTT_17]

We could pay up to £50m for Trafford smashing the club transfer record we will make him our highest earner. His release fee will be the highest ever for a goalkeeper: a whopping £75m!!!

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/james ... 00655.html

[Carrick Dave]

Having Trafford for two seasons before he’s poached again would help guarantee Leeds stability in the Premier League

[Musicman1965]

Top man, worth every Perri

[whiteinfrance]

Trafford odds 1/5 ! To Leeds
Bookies must know something

By the way City fans going 50/50 wanting Trafford or Donnarumma
They are also saying Trafford is World Class!

[Cjay]

I'm still really unsure about this (especially at the likely prices).

If he wasn't English and people weren't familiar with him would the reaction be the same?

Spanish for example, standout in Segunda with a limited/poor La Liga record for a relegated side then sat on the bench at Barcelona for example?

At half the price sure (£10-15mil) but he's going to be two, three times that.

Talented Trafford but I'd still have preferred the Japanese guy I think.

[The Subhuman]

Trafford odds 1/5 ! To Leeds
Bookies must know something

By the way City fans going 50/50 wanting Trafford or Donnarumma
They are also saying Trafford is World Class!

Bit like us calling Gnonto world class, you can think it and he maybe at some point he will be but he isn't yet. He's championship proven, no evience he's premiership proven. He didn't play well for City in the brief time he was number 1 for them, hence a quick switch to Donnarumma who's far from top quality himself

The gamble at 50M is akin to the gamble of signing Charles for 30, a signing I'd love to see go through still.

[BlackHillsPaul]

I'm still really unsure about this (especially at the likely prices).

If he wasn't English and people weren't familiar with him would the reaction be the same?

Spanish for example, standout in Segunda with a limited/poor La Liga record for a relegated side then sat on the bench at Barcelona for example?

At half the price sure (£10-15mil) but he's going to be two, three times that.

Talented Trafford but I'd still have preferred the Japanese guy I think.

I think this is a GREAT point! What if his name was Chris Brady for example. He was also a third choice keeper on a World Cup squad that made it to the round of sixteen. He's 6ft 3in and 22 years old. He's never played in he Premier League, but he has played over 100 matches in a league roughly equal to the Championship. Comes from a Country that has sent a number of quality keepers to English football. Guys that were long term starting keepers in the EPL. Not saying he's as good as Trafford. just saying they have a similar CV and characteristics. And would cost a fraction of the price. But I am CERTAIN he won't get the same reaction.

[malcolmw]

Bit like us calling Gnonto world class, you can think it and he maybe at some point he will be but he isn't yet. He's championship proven, no evience he's premiership proven. He didn't play well for City in the brief time he was number 1 for them, hence a quick switch to Donnarumma who's far from top quality himself

The gamble at 50M is akin to the gamble of signing Charles for 30, a signing I'd love to see go through still.

I think he is a significant step up i quality from any keeper we've had in a while.

Although be didnt get many starts last season, his stats were 2nd best in the league. He is a quality player trapped in a gazillion pound squad.

Interesting comparison made to when Leeds signed Nigel Martin - that deal would've been over 35 million in today's money.

If this gets over the line, and we can get Julian Brandt, it would be an amazing summer transfer window, with real intent shown by ownership.

[malcolmw]

I think he is a significant step up i quality from any keeper we've had in a while.

Although be didnt get many starts last season, his stats were 2nd best in the league. He is a quality player trapped in a gazillion pound squad.

Interesting comparison made to when Leeds signed Nigel Martin - that deal would've been over 35 million in today's money.

If this gets over the line, and we can get Julian Brandt, it would be an amazing summer transfer window, with real intent shown by ownership.

Just to add to that. Most analysts are sure Trafford will replace Pickford as England's No. 1 - he just needs to be starting regularly - which Leeds will give him.

Absolute quality signing. I doubt we'll pay more than 40million - which is still worth it. Really hope we seem him in a Leeds shirt soon.