According to an exclusive report from Phil Hay of The Athletic, Leeds United’s academy is set to be granted category one status by the Premier League.
Over the years, some of the finest young talents have represented the senior side from the academy. The likes of Kalvin Phillips, who is closing in on his 200th appearance for the Yorkshire club, is a product of the club’s academy. He is now arguably one of the best defensive midfielders in the Championship.
Since Marcelo Bielsa’s arrival at the Yorkshire club, the Argentine has regularly used players for the under-23 squad, handing senior debuts to no fewer than 13 academy players.