Leeds have agreed on a deal to sign the highly rated defender Leif Davis from Morecambe.

The 18-year-old has signed a three-year contract at Elland Road which will keep him at the club until the summer of 2021.

Davis impressed for the Sky Bet League Two side last season and the Whites have moved swiftly to secure his services.

The young defender is expected to have a big future and he will link up with Carlos Corberan’s U23 side for now.

Leeds have been trying to improve the pool of young talent at the club for a while now and Davis’ addition will certainly please the fans. The Whites have signed the likes of Sam Dalby, Ryan Edmondson and Jordan Stevens recently as well.

Speaking to the club media after completing his move, Davis revealed that he is delighted to join a club like Leeds and he is looking to get started as soon as possible.

The young defender also went on to describe himself as an attacking full-back who loves to get forward.

Here is how the Leeds fans reacted to the news on social media.

Welcome to Elland Road @leifdavis31 Goodluck for the season, hope to see you in the 1st team soon #MOT #LUFC ⚽ xx

— SUSAN SMITH 1 (@SmithLeedsUtd) July 4, 2018

Welcome to the revolution @leifdavis31, you look like you’re gonna be popular with the girls

89 followers on Twitter. Always a joy to see those counts spiral after somebody joins #lufc. Get approving, Leif

— LUSC Griffin (@LUSCgriffinLUFC) July 4, 2018

Welcome to the club, work hard, try your best and learn the #LUFC salute. MOT

— Leeds United Editor (@LeedsEditor) July 4, 2018

Good luck Leif, hope it goes well for you mate

— Tony Leeds (@TonyLeeds5) July 4, 2018

Another good signing. Club really is turning a new Leif

— Dan McCarthy (@DMcCarthyRadio) July 4, 2018

Welcome to Leeds. Good luck!

— Chris LUFC (@chrislufc1977) July 4, 2018

welcome mate @leifdavis31 , good luck mate

— I prefer a flan (@highdownrovers1) July 4, 2018

Welcome to the best club in the world. MOT

— Michael Amies (@MichaelAmies1) July 4, 2018

Good luck and welcome

— Craig Taylor (@oliverslufcarmy) July 4, 2018