Matthew Pennington was confirmed as a Leeds player yesterday.
Matthew Pennington was confirmed as a Leeds United player yesterday, completing a season long loan move from Everton.
He wasted no time getting involved, having flown out to Austria in time to take part in Wednesday’s training session.
Pennington helps solve a problem position for the Whites, with the club low on options in central defence.
Star man Pontus Jansson is also suspended for the season opener, compounding their problems.
Everton’s Matthew Pennington
Pennington may not be the only centre-back arriving this transfer window, but his addition certainly helps matters for manager Thomas Christiansen.
He played for Everton’s first team last season but Pennington’s opportunities were blocked by the recent signing of Michael Keane from Burnley.
A spot at Leeds opened up after Swansea City made clear they did not intend to sell last season’s star loanee Kyle Bartley.
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