Leeds United confirmed the deadline-day signing of Premier League defender Connor Roberts, who joined on loan from Burnley.

The Welsh international agreed a loan deal until the end of the 2023/24 season at Elland Road, bolstering Daniel Farke’s defensive options for the second half of the campaign.

Speaking after signing for the Whites, Roberts spoke exclusively to LUTV.

He said: “I think for me personally, it’s a massive opportunity to come and play for such a big club like Leeds United.

“It’s something I couldn’t say no to and to hopefully be part of something special come the end of the season is what I am aiming for, and everyone in that dressing room is aiming for.

“If I can contribute both on and off the pitch in every way possible, hopefully we can all be smiling.

“I have got plenty of friends here who play here and tell me about what an amazing club it is, it’s something that I couldn’t turn down.

“To even get to play a handful of games for this massive club, it will be an absolute privilege.”

Having played over 50 times for his country, there are some familiar faces Roberts will be linking back up with at Thorp Arch.

The defender spoke about his fellow countrymen Dan James, Ethan Ampadu and Joe Rodon, as well as other players he knows here.

“They obviously love it,” Roberts said, about the players already at the club.

“If I am honest, even if they weren’t here, I would still liked to have come. But, the fact they are here obviously helps.

“I know the Welsh lads, I know Joel Piroe from Swansea and I also know Patrick Bamford from way back at Middlesbrough.

“I know plenty of faces and hopefully I can get underway, slot right in and feel part of the squad, the team and hopefully contribute to success.”