Leeds United have completed the signing of Nicky Ajose from Peterborough United for an undisclosed fee on Tuesday.

A statement on Leeds’ official website read,” United have completed their seventh signing of the summer as Nicky Ajose signs from Peterborough United for an undisclosed fee.”

“The 22-year-old forward has signed a three-year contract with United and will be available for selection on Saturday when the Sky Bet Championship season kicks off at Millwall.”

” The former Manchester United youngster has over 100 Football League appearances to his name and has scored over 30 goals,” it added.

The 22-year-old came up through the ranks of Leeds’ arch-rivals, Manchester United’s youth system. The forward even made it to the Red Devils’ first team under the guidance of the former manger, Sir Alex Ferguson.

Ajose would make his debut for the Whites during their first Championship fixture against Milwall.