Five Leeds United youngster to watch out for next season

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Leeds United have produced a number of exciting youngsters in recent years.

Leeds have established themselves as one of the finest producers of young talent in recent years, having brought through the likes of Sam Byram, Lewis Cook and Charlie Taylor.

But which youngsters looking to make the grade at Thorp Arch should fans perhaps keep an eye out for in the near future?

Here is HITC Sport’s five to look out for Elland Road…

Ronaldo Vieira

The most obvious name on this list is Ronaldo Vieira. The 18-year-old is already a key man amongst the first-team, and keeping hold of him must be a priority for the Whites over the coming years, as he appears to have all the attributes needed to become a very special player.

Liverpool’s Oviemuno Ejaria in action with Leeds’ Ronaldo Vieira

Lewie Coyle

With Luke Ayling, Charlie Taylor and Gaetano Berardi performing so well this season, Lewie Coyle has had to wait for his chances, but he has still impressed when selected. His performance against Derby in January was exceptional, and more opportunities may not be too far off.

Alfonso Pedraza

It is too early to suggest that Alfonso Pedraza will be at Leeds next season, but based on what he has shown so far, the Elland Road faithful will be hoping some kind of agreement for the loanee can be agreed – Sky Sports suggested a £8.5 million future fee is a possibility. Not only does the Spaniard look exciting going forward, but he is also not afraid to get stuck in defensively.

Leeds’ Alfonso Pedraza

Mallik Wilks

Leeds need additional depth up front, but Mallik Wilks may be looking at that fact as an opportunity. The youngster showed a tremendous amount of guts playing in the FA Cup defeat to Sutton just days after his brother was killed, so supporters will surely be willing him to succeed at Elland Road.

Paul McKay

Like Wilks, Paul McKay played in the FA Cup defeat at Sutton, but he may also be a beneficiary of the lack of depth within the Leeds squad. Garry Monk currently has just three natural senior centre-back options available to him, so perhaps the 20-year-old may see more action in the near future.