Leeds United confirm new deals for five youngsters including 15-goal marksman

Leeds United have confirmed five new professional deals for teenagers currently at the club’s Thorp Arch academy.

Luca Thomas, Harvey Sutcliffe, Cuba Diboe and Keenan Carole have all agreed two-year deals with United, whilst goalkeeper Will Brook has signed a one-year contract at Elland Road.

Sutcliffe and Carole featured occasionally for the Under-23 side last season as a raft of injuries to first-team players and more experienced youngsters provided opportunities for the full-back and winger, respectively.

Striker Luca Thomas netted 15 times in 17 appearances during Leeds’ Under-18 Premier League North campaign last term, while Cuba Diboe arrived from Liverpool the season before last, scoring once last season for the same Under-18 side.

It is expected all five players will feature for the Under-21 side in some capacity this season as the young Whites compete on three fronts: Premier League 2, Papa John’s Trophy and Premier League Cup.

17-year-old Keenan Carole is son of former United player Sebastien, who featured 46 times in the league between 2006 and 2008.

Leeds United have congratulated each of the teenagers in a statement released this afternoon.

The young quintet follow former Manchester City teen Darko Gyabi in committing their future to the Elland Road club after the 18-year-old signed a four-year contract earlier this week.

Gyabi cost £5 million from United’s Premier League counterparts.