Leeds complete signing of Linfield forward Charlie Allen as he agrees to a three-year deal
Leeds have signed highly-rated teenager Charlie Allen from Northern Irish club Linfield for an undisclosed fee.
The 16-year-old, who can play in midfield or attack, has agreed a three-year contract until the summer of 2023 and will link up with the the Whites’ Under 18s side.
Allen had reportedly attracted interest from the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea and Rangers but Leeds have beaten off the competition for his signature.
Leeds have completed the signing of Charlie Allen from Northern Irish side Linfield
He made his senior debut for Linfield in April 2019 aged just 15 years, five months and five days, becoming the club’s youngest ever player.
Allen’s arrival comes after Leeds confirmed another loan deal for Jack Harrison and the permanent signing of England U18s forward Joe Gelhardt on Monday.
Elsewhere, Poland U21s midfielder Mateusz Bogusz has signed a new three-year deal with Leeds.
The highly-rated 16-year-old has put pen to paper on a three-year deal at Elland Road
