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Leeds sign Bournemouth midfielder Rothwell on loan

Leeds United have signed Bournemouth midfielder Joe Rothwell on a season-long loan deal.

The 29-year-old ended last season on loan in the second tier with Southampton, as the Saints beat the Whites in the Championship play-off final.

He started his career with Manchester United before spells with Oxford United and Blackburn.

“It’s unbelievable, as soon as I heard of the interest, it was something I was desperate to make happen," he told the club website., external

“I don’t think Leeds United needs selling to anyone to be honest, it is a huge football club.