Leeds United v Sunderland recap, Muharemovic verdict, James Trafford latest, transfer needs and a final goodbye

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor is joined by YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth for one final time. The pair discuss Leeds' friendlies against Wrexham and Sunderland, first impressions of Balkan bruiser Tarik Muharemovic and then move onto transfers. There's the latest on James Trafford and Julian Brandt and a debate about what is needed next. The pair make their early 2026/27 season predictions and recap the last seven years as Graham ends his time at the YEP.

📝 In this episode:

• Wrexham/Sunderland - who shone?
• Muharemovic - an upgrade?
• Trafford - where is he?
• Predictions - where will Leeds finish?

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