According to the report, Trafford would also become Leeds' highest-paid player, meaning he would earn more than the £100,000-per-week Dominic Calvert-Lewin earns. That would be an increase on the reported £93,000-per-week or so Trafford currently earns at Manchester City.

We can confirm two strikers on Leeds' radar as they search for a new No 9 to provide competition and cover for Dominic Calvert-Lewin

After qualifying through wins over Wales and Italy, Demirovic promised to buy beers for Stuttgart fans. Described as an "eye-watering" expected bill by Reuters, the striker likely went down in history, in more ways than one. But, it's his actions on the pitch that will have Leeds interested.

Demirovic, dubbed "superb" netted 12 goals in 25 Bundesliga games last season, helping his side qualify for next season's Champions League. As such, he is said to be happy at the club and could be motivated to stay put ahead of playing in Europe's elite club competition.

The fee for the goalkeeper will now be key to the transfer going through. Leeds are prepared to pay a club-record fee for Trafford – their current record mark being the £35m deal paid to Hoffenheim for Georginio Rutter in January 2023 – though sources insist claims that City will demand up to £50m have been blown out of the water.

Leeds United are reportedly pushing to secure the signature of a second Bosnia-Herzegovina international who has scored 32 goals over the last two seasons.

A 6ft 4in left-footed centre-back, Muharemovic could be viewed as a direct replacement for Pascal Struijk, who has joined Brighton.