Jayden Lienou has become the latest Under-21s player to pen a new deal this summer, extending his stay within the Leeds United Academy set-up for three more years.

The left back has put pen to paper on a deal until 2029 after a fine debut season with Scott Gardner’s side and is looking forward to continuing his development.

“It feels amazing! Another step in the right direction, and another step towards where me and my family want me to get to in the future.

“I'd say I'm probably further ahead than I thought I was going to be when I first signed for Leeds. When me and Scott sat down at the start of the season we set some goals to get to certain situations, certain milestones in my career and I think I've exceeded that.

“Getting the support from all the different people, the different knowledge, the different views on different points that they can give across just helps you develop as a player, especially coming through as a young player at the club.”

The 18-year-old has been rewarded for his fine club form with international involvement for the Wales Under-19s and first team, commenting: “It's nice to know that you're wanted, trusted to be in and around important fixtures, especially with the senior team. Hopefully more to come in the future.

“Representing your country at first team level, it's a privilege, and obviously not many people get to go on and do that. So being chosen, being selected for the squad is always a positive.

“I just want to try and play as much as possible and try and kick on.”