The former West Ham teen and England youth international agreed terms with the Whites after turning down the offer of a first professional deal with the Hammers.
Perkins made senior appearances for David Moyes’ side last season but has opted for a new challenge, no doubt encouraged by the pathway afforded to the likes of Joe Gelhardt and Sam Greenwood since signing two summers ago.
Head coach Jesse Marsch revealed Perkins had been training with Leeds following the expiry of his West Ham contract and has so far received ‘good feedback’ on the player.
“He’s been at Thorp Arch training with our 21s and we’ve had really good feedback so far. So, I’m looking forward to getting back and getting to know him more and getting to work with him more on a daily basis,” Marsch said whilst away on pre-season tour of Australia.
Asked what he knew of the youngster, Marsch replied: “He’s got qualities and [is an] explosive striker. I think he has flexibility in the positions he can play. He’s an intelligent player. We’re really excited to add him to our to our club.”
Check out the latest Premier League transfer speculation below...
1. Approaches made for McNeil
West Ham and Crystal Palace have both approached Burnley over a deal for midfielder Dwight McNeil. (Sky Sports)
2. Dennis in demand
Nottingham Forest are exploring a deal for Watford striker Emmanuel Dennis. Everton are also keen. (Daily Mail)
3. Hammers hopeful of Onana deal
West Ham are ‘hopeful’ of completing a £32.3m deal for Lille midfielder Amadou Onana. (The Guardian)
4. Foxes want Madueke
PSV Eindhoven winger Noni Madueke is ‘high’ on Leicester City’s transfer wishlist this summer. The Englishman has also been linked with Leeds United. (Telegraph)
5. Toon bid for Harrison
Newcastle United have submitted a bid of around £18m for Leeds United winger Jack Harrison. The Whites are understood to have rejected it. (Football Insider)
6. Reguilon on Barca radar
Barcelona are targeting Sergio Reguilon as a ‘low cost’ alternative to Chelsea full-back Marcos Alonso this summer. (Mundo Deportivo)