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Leeds United fans react on Twitter to Luke Murphy loan exit

Burton Albion's Luke Murphy applauds fans after the game (REUTERS)
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Leeds United midfielder Luke Murphy has joined Burton Albion on a season-long loan deal in the summer transfer window.

Leeds United fans have taken to social networking site Twitter to give their reaction to the departure of Luke Murphy on a loan move.

Murphy has left Leeds to join Burton Albion on a season-long loan deal, as announced on the Whites’ official website.

The 27-year-old midfielder spent the second half of the 2016-17 campaign on loan at Burton, who narrowly avoided relegation to League One at the end of last season.

Burton Albion's Luke Murphy applauds fans after the game

The former Crewe Alexandra man featured in 19 Championship matches for Burton, scoring one goal in the process.

Murphy has been on the books of Leeds since 2013 and has made 111 appearances for the West Yorkshire outfit so far.

The midfielder’s current contract with the former Premier League club runs until June 2019, according to Transfermarkt.co.uk.

Leeds fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to the departure of Murphy on a loan deal.

Below are some of the best comments:

Leeds' Luke Murphy and Brighton's James Wilson