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Leeds United have already signed a goalkeeper in James Trafford, but are said to be in the market to sign Paraguay’s World Cup star Orlando Gill as backup. United are three signings deep into the transfer window. In the process, the 49ers have dropped three statements with Harry Wilson, Tarik Muharemovic and James Trafford signed. After that, it looks as though Leeds are relatively set for a starting lineup. However, cover and competition for certain positions, including in goal, is required. Leeds United still need a backup goalkeeper after James Trafford’s arrival With Trafford, Leeds have locked off the No1 goalkeeper position for years to come. Importantly, there’s no buyback clause reported in the contract, so the ball is in United’s court for the foreseeable on Trafford. The issue that Leeds now have is that Trafford’s arrival paves the way for Lucas Perri to leave for Torino on loan. A year on from his arrival, the Brazilian is expected to leave for the Serie A club with a buy option included. As a result, the Whites only have two senior ‘keepers on the books: Trafford and traditional third-choice option Alex Cairns. So, the club need to find a backup option that would be happy to join. They will know they won’t play often while Trafford is here. Truth revealed behind Leeds United’s reported Orlando Gill interest Paraguay’s World Cup star Orlando Gill, currently playing for Argentine club San Lorenzo, is reportedly on Leeds’ radar. A report from Carlin Correa claimed that it’s even advanced to Leeds lodging a formal offer for the 26-year-old. His World Cup performances caught the eye after dumping Germany out on penalties in the round of 32. However, Sky Sports revealed that claims of an opening bid are premature, but the stopper is on Leeds’ shortlist. At least five goalkeepers are on Leeds’ shortlist, and Gill is said to be one of them: “Leeds have a shortlist of at least five goalkeepers as they plot their search for James Trafford’s deputy. San Lorenzo’s Orlando Gill is one of the options they like, but they have not made an offer to the Argentinian club, contrary to reports in the player’s native Paraguay.” Leeds United need to explore No2 goalkeeper options as Orlando Gill links emerge Gill showed in the World Cup that he could potentially step up to the big stage if we make an offer. But, that’s clearly a hasty update from South America. The fact he’s on the list is encouraging, though. We need to get more signings through the door and a No2 goalkeeper is one of those. Who else is on the five-man shortlist remains to be seen, but we could potentially explore someone with Premier League experience. Whoever we sign has to know they won’t start often with Trafford our guaranteed starter in the league.