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Kemar Roofe reacts to Leeds vs Manchester United announcement

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Leeds attacker is excited for pre-season.

A general view of Elland Road, home of Leeds United FC during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on October 6, 2018 in Leeds, England.

Leeds United have formally announced their pre-season match against Manchester United.

The game will take place in Australia on July 17, renewing a rivalry between the two clubs.

Leeds striker Kemar Roofe has given his seal of approval, reacting positively to the fixture.

He posted on Instagram, showing his excitement at the upcoming game.

Leeds are currently trying to get Kemar Roofe to agree to a contract extension, the Yorkshire Evening Post report.

The club’s plans could help him stick around. Even though this is just a friendly, it shows Leeds’ intentions to be mixing with England’s top clubs.

Leeds United's Kemar Roofe holds off the challenge from Wigan Athletic's Cedric Kipre during the Sky Bet Championship match between Wigan Athletic and Leeds United at DW Stadium on...

Leeds are trying to win promotion to the Premier League and could end up facing Manchester United a further two times next season if successful.

If they are not, then of course this could backfire, if Roofe stars against the Red Devils and then starts believing it proves that he should be testing himself at a higher level.

Leeds United's Kemar Roofe celebrates scoring his side's equalising goal with Jack Clarke at Elland Road on October 27, 2018 in Leeds, England.