Monty Gimpel and Alex Cairns are the lalest young players to sign contracts with Leeds United.

Alex is an 18-year-old goalkeeper who has progressed through the Academy system. He has signed a one-year contract with a one-year option.

Monty, who turns 18 in September, has been playing semi-professional football for Tooting while opting to continue his education.

The defender had received offers from a number of clubs - media reports linked Liverpool and Chelsea with the player - but he has opted to take his first steps towards a professional career with Leeds.

Monty, who hails from Hanover and has featured for United's under-18s, will join as a scholar initially, but will also sign a professional contract with the club.

United manager Simon Grayson said: "Alex has progressed through the system so we've seen him develop while Monty has trained with us and we like what we've seen.

"It's an opportunity for both players to develop and progress, and we're delighted they have signed."