Last updated: 15 August 2026. Every transfer below was checked against the sources listed at the end of this article on that date.
Two clubs broke their own transfer records within days of each other this summer, in very different corners of British football.
Leeds Break Their Record for James Trafford
Leeds United completed a club-record deal for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford โ an initial ยฃ40m fee that can rise to ยฃ45m with add-ons, on a five-year contract. The move makes the 23-year-old the most expensive British goalkeeper in football history, surpassing the previous mark Leeds themselves set for Georginio Rutter. Manchester City kept a 20% sell-on clause and matching rights.
Celtic Break Their Record for Kasper Hogh
Celtic completed a club-record ยฃ11m signing of Danish striker Kasper Hogh from Bodo/Glimt, confirmed on 29 July 2026 on a four-year deal. Hogh had been Celtic's top centre-forward target all summer, having scored 53 goals in 102 appearances for the Norwegian club and starred in their Champions League run, including a goal against Atletico Madrid.
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Key Takeaways
- James Trafford's ยฃ40-45m move from Manchester City to Leeds United is complete and is a British goalkeeper transfer record.
- Kasper Hogh's ยฃ11m move from Bodo/Glimt to Celtic is a club record, confirmed on 29 July 2026.
- Both deals are fully done, not speculation.
FAQ
Q: Is James Trafford the most expensive British goalkeeper ever?
Yes, following his ยฃ40-45m move from Manchester City to Leeds United.
Q: How many goals did Kasper Hogh score for Bodo/Glimt?
53 goals in 102 appearances, including a goal against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
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Sources
- Sports Mole โ Leeds confirm James Trafford transfer: Record fee, contract length, Man City sell-on clause confirmed
- Sky Sports โ Celtic transfer news: Kasper Hogh completes club-record move from Bodo/Glimt
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