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Leeds United are expected to confirm James Trafford’s arrival soon, but the 49ers are far from done there with transfer business. The need to sign a new goalkeeper this summer has forced the 49ers to again put their hands in their pockets. And, they’ve probably come out with the best signing they could’ve made this summer. James Trafford has joined the Whites for a reported £40million fee with add-ons on top of that. Although, it’s far from enough for Leeds to consider this window the resounding success it currently promises to be. Leeds United target three more positions after James Trafford arrival In Harry Wilson, Tarik Muharemovic, and now Trafford, Leeds have resolved three glaring issues within the starting XI. We needed a right-sided attacker, and got a very good one. Then, we needed to replace Pascal Struijk, and did it promptly. Now, we’ve addressed the No1 goalkeeper spot emphatically. The task for the 49ers now is addressing the other lingering issues in Daniel Farke’s squad. The Daily Mail report that Leeds aren’t sitting back and enjoying this Trafford coup. It’s claimed that three more positions are at the top of our priorities: a backup left-back, another creative attacker, and a striker to compete with Dominic Calvert-Lewin. “Business is not done yet and a versatile attacker is top of the list,” Lewis Steele writes. “Dominic Calvert-Lewin had a fine season, scoring 15 times in all competitions, but needs help in sharing the goals around, with none of his team-mates managing more than eight. “Farke believes US international Brenden Aaronson is vastly underrated but another creative outlet would be welcomed with open arms, especially after Jack Harrison departed for MLS side New England Revolution. A deputy for injured left back Gabriel Gudmundsson is also wanted.” Mapping out each signing that Leeds United could do with making in August, September Looking at Leeds’ squad, it’s very encouraging to know that our starting lineup is almost virtually locked in for game one. That continuity and quick work is huge for hitting the ground running next season. However, there are obviously multiple more positions of need in the remaining weeks of the window: - Goalkeeper: Leeds need a dependable No2 to Trafford - Left-back: Per the report, Gudmundsson needs a backup - Left-wing: Noah Okafor requires competition and cover - Striker: Same applies to Calvert-Lewin To me, there are for positions that we probably need to pursue transfers for before the window shuts. After that, there are some lesser priorities. Our interest in Shea Charles suggests we’re happy to invest in a midfielder if the right opportunity comes along. That would, though, suggest one of Ilia Gruev, Ao Tanaka or Sean Longstaff would have to leave. Beyond that, Sebastiaan Bornauw’s possible exit back to the Bundesliga means a centre-back can’t be ruled out either.