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Leeds United completed their biggest transfer of their summer, landing James Trafford. The England international has joined on a record fee. Leeds were always keen on signing him and went all out to secure him. Trafford will now become the club’s long term solution to a problem that had been going on. Fans will be pleased that a key problem was fixed in this window. The 49ers have also signed Harry Wilson and Tarik Muharemovic. These were also key deals showing the club’s ambition; they signed Wilson ahead of Premier League rivals and snapped up Muharemovic, a highly-rated young defender in Europe. Leeds United star praised ahead of Elland Road exit James Trafford’s arrival gives the green light for Leeds United to sanction another transfer. Torino have been waiting for Trafford’s move in order to complete their deal for Lucas Perri. The Brazilian has agreed to personal terms and will leave to complete his move soon. Currently, a knock he picked up in pre-season is proving to be a slight delay. The Italian club are very pleased to have landed Perri, who they have a lot of belief in going into next season. Former goalkeeper Luca Marchegiani has praised Torino Sporting Director Gianluca Petrachi for sealing this transfer. “I trust Petrachi because at the moment, he certainly made the right assessments.” he told Tuttosport. “We are talking about an experienced goalkeeper, I like Brazilian goalkeepers because today they are a guarantee of of a good level. They have strength in their legs and are structured.” Lucas Perri is expected to join the Serie A side on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season. 49ers need to end summer window on a good note Leeds United have now signed three players in this transfer window. All of them will be significant additions to each area of the pitch. Harry Wilson will bring some more productivity to the attack, Muharemovic is a quality replacement for Pascal Struijk and James Trafford is one of the best keepers in England. There are still areas of the squad that need some depth. Gabriel Gudmundsson needs a backup at left back, Leeds need a midfielder and a striker is something the team needs. With just weeks to go before the transfer deadline, the 49ers have a lot of work to do.