Leeds United to seal 'unbelievable' Silva Mexes transfer with contract plan in place

Leeds United have promised to be meticulous with their transfer work this summer.

After securing safety in the Premier League with weeks to spare, the Whites started preperation for another year at the top table early.

Paraag Marathe confirmed that Leeds will be looking to add more star quality around an already solid foundation.

That started with a new contract for Ethan Ampadu, with the captain sticking around until 2030.

And with eyes already on climbing the Premier League table, the final third is an obvious area for more quality and depth.

But, that may start with Silva Mexes and the academy at Thorp Arch.

Leeds United to seal Silva Mexes transfer

Leeds are yet to make significant progress on first-team signings, but the academy is already set to be boosted.

The Talent Hunter, known for their great work and insight on academies in England, has reported that Mexes will sign for Leeds within weeks.

Described as an "unbelievable" signing, the tricky winger will leave Manchester United behind for West Yorkshire.

Mexes will sign a scholarship deal upon his arrival, with plans already in place for his first professional contract when he turns 17 next year.

Leeds will place the attacker initially in their under-18s squad, with opportunities to play higher at under-21 level, too.

Leeds have long line of academy greats

You only have to look back to two years ago to find Archie Gray, who enjoyed one senior season before leaving for £40million.

Harry Gray is next in line, and it's a proven pathway that Leeds and Daniel Farke will reward young talents if they're good enough.

Just look at the end of last season, when Farke included Rhys Chadwick, Jayden Lienou and Alfie Cresswell on the bench.

Players like Mexes will look at that, compared to Old Trafford, and know that he has a chance of Premier League football.

The recently retired James Milner is an older example, with Aaron Lennon and Fabian Delph another two successful Leeds academy graduates.

Mexes will have sold all of this, and it looks to have worked, with the winger now bound for LS11.

He's certainly one to watch.