Last updated: 15 August 2026. Every transfer below was checked against the sources listed at the end of this article on that date.
Two of this summer's biggest English top-flight departures are now done deals, and both matter for anyone following Premier League and Serie A markets this season.
John Stones Leaves Manchester City for Inter Milan
England defender John Stones completed a free transfer to Inter Milan on 30 July 2026 after a decade at Manchester City, during which he won six Premier League titles and the Champions League. Stones signed a two-year deal reported at around โฌ4m a season. Inter moved after Juventus made contact with his camp, and Stones had also drawn interest from Arsenal and Chelsea before choosing Italy. He becomes the second City centre-back to join Inter this summer, following Manuel Akanji's loan being made permanent.
James Trafford Becomes Britain's Most Expensive Goalkeeper
Leeds United completed a club-record deal for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, with an initial ยฃ40m fee that can rise to ยฃ45m with add-ons. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract, and the transfer makes him the most expensive British goalkeeper in football history, beating Leeds' previous record fee for Georginio Rutter. Manchester City kept a 20% sell-on clause and matching rights on any future sale.
What This Means for Bettors
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Key Takeaways
- John Stones completed a free two-year move from Manchester City to Inter Milan on 30 July 2026.
- James Trafford's move from Manchester City to Leeds United is a club-record deal worth up to ยฃ45m.
- Both moves are fully confirmed, not rumours โ there is no ongoing speculation about either deal.
FAQ
Q: Did John Stones sign for Inter Milan on a free transfer?
Yes. His Manchester City contract expired at the end of June 2026, and he joined Inter as a free agent on a two-year deal.
Q: How much did Leeds pay for James Trafford?
An initial ยฃ40m, which can rise to ยฃ45m with add-ons, making him the most expensive British goalkeeper ever.
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Sources
- ESPN โ John Stones joins Inter Milan on free transfer after Man City exit
- Sports Mole โ Leeds confirm James Trafford transfer: Record fee, contract length, Man City sell-on clause confirmed
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