Liam Bridcutt insists he is "100 per cent ready" to go straight into action if called upon at QPR this weekend after completing his emergency loan move from Sunderland.

The midfielder became Steve Evans’ first United signing on Thursday after being heavily linked with the club over the past month.

Bridcutt is yet to feature for Sunderland this season, instead picking up game time with the Black Cats’ Under-21s side, but he feels prepared to make his debut this weekend if called upon at Loftus Road.

“I feel 100 per cent ready,” he said. “I’ve been playing reserve games at Sunderland and I’ve been keeping myself fit.

“I’ve been doing extra work and I don’t think my fitness will be a problem.

“It’s entirely up to the manager - I don’t expect to go straight into the team, I have to earn that right.

“I know we’ve got a good squad and it’s the manager’s decision if he feels I’m ready to go in.”

He added: “It’s been difficult for me – not getting the games that I needed and wanted at Sunderland.

“This is a brilliant opportunity for me to come and play as many games as I can.

“I know that the expectations here are high – it’s a very good club. The fans expect a lot.

“It’s a big club that I want to do well for.”

United beat off competition from a number of Championship rivals to secure Bridcutt’s services, and the midfielder says that Evans’ enthusiasm to bring him to Elland Road was a key factor in making the decision.

“A few things came up a few weeks ago and the club (Sunderland) spoke to me saying that Leeds were interested in taking me on loan,” he said.

“At the time I had interest from a few other clubs, but Steve rang me and said it was a great opportunity for me to come and play. I think it’s the right move for me.

“It’s been on and off for the last few weeks now. I’ve had a few other options, but from speaking to the manager he’s given me the confidence to come here and show what I can do.

“When the manager shows so much interest in you and puts so much faith in you, you always want to repay that with your performances. That is one of the main reasons I have come here.

“He’s given me a good opportunity to come and play and hopefully I can do that.”