Leeds United’s focus on signing youth players may have diminished slightly since Victor Orta’s exit and relegation, with promotion back to the Premier League the primary aim for The 49ers. Under Orta’s stewardship, it was a constantly revolving door with the U21 and U18 sides constantly being filled with young stars from England, Europe and beyond. Some have made their way into the first team. Crysencio Summerville, Illan Meslier, Willy Gnonto, Pascal Struijk and Mateo Joseph are all key players at Leeds. All signed during Orta’s tenure as young teenagers, that have then been moulded at Thorp …
