Leeds give Joe Gelhardt, Sam Greenwood and Crysencio Summerville new contracts

Leeds United have confirmed new contracts for forwards Joe Gelhardt, Sam Greenwood and Crysencio Summerville.

The trio have all penned new deals having gained much Premier League experience and shown promise as the Elland Road outfit overcome a relegation battle at the end of last season.

Gelhardt - who made 20 top flight appearances last term - has penned a contract until 2027, while Greenwood and Summerville who played 13 times between them in the Premier League are signed on until 2026.

The forwards, who all joined the club in the summer of 2020, all made their senior debuts for the club last season and will now hope to press for more regular football this term to continue their development.

It's a boost for Leeds ahead of the new season and comes after they were handed a transfer blow on Tuesday after appearing to be snubbed by transfer target Charles De Ketelaere.

The playmaker was seen touching down in Italy ahead of sealing a £29million move from Club Brugge.

The 21-year-old was set to undergo his medical having been greeted by Rossoneri supporters at Linate Airport in Milan.

Leeds tabled a £31m bid for the Belgian youngster last month - but De Ketelaere's preference was to move to Serie A.

He has scored 19 goals in 90 appearances from attacking midfield for Club Brugge and has earned eight senior international caps for Belgium under Roberto Martinez.