How Ethan Ampadu helped Leeds United get deal done for 'magic' player

Ethan Ampadu has taken his role as Leeds United captain to a different level this summer.

The Wales international was superb for Leeds last season in their first season back in the Premier League.

That has been the case throughout the 25-year-old's three years at Elland Road.

And Ampadu has now doubled up as a salesman during the off-season to help with some transfer business.

That comes in the wake of compatriot Harry Wilson officially joining Leeds on Wednesday.

Wilson becomes Leeds' first signing of the summer, and the Whites have Ampadu partly to thank.

Ethan Ampadu plays his part in Harry Wilson transfer

Leeds now have five Wales internationals on their books once again in Daniel James, Joe Rodon, Ampadu, Wilson and youngster Charlie Crew.

Daniel Farke will still be hopeful that Karl Darlow is added back to that list before long.

As per The Yorkshire Evening Post, the pressure piled onto Wilson by Ampadu was one of the factors behind the ex-Fulham player joining.

Ampadu is said to have left Wilson "in no doubt" as to why Leeds would be the best option for him this summer.

Wilson is ready to hit the ground running at Leeds, having started his own pre-season programme early.

Leeds patience pays off in Wilson pursuit

Wilson would have been a Leeds player 12 months ago had the Whites had their way.

A deal could not be struck back then, but patience has paid off as Leeds have instead landed the versatile forward for free.

Then-Fulham boss Marco Silva hailed Wilson as "magic" in January at a time when he was in the form of his life.

Wilson had seven goals and four assists in the Premier League at that point and, while he did fade, he ended the campaign with a career-best haul.

If he can match those figures at Leeds, Farke's still really will be taken to the next level this coming season.

Now the hope is that Leeds can get another deal or two over the line before long - with or without the aid of salesman Ampadu.