Young Leeds United defender goes on loan after Guilavogui signing while more deals set to be agreed
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A statement issued by Leeds on Thursday afternoon read: "Leeds United academy full-back Joe Richards has today joined National League North side South Shields, on a short-term loan.
"The versatile player, who can be used on either flank both in defence and attack, has made five appearances in Premier League 2 for Scott Gardner’s Under-21s side so far this term.
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Hide Ad"Last time out, Richards was on the scoresheet as the Whites recorded an impressive 3-1 victory over Stockport County Under-21s in the Premier League Cup."
The 19-year-old is not the only Leeds youngster heading out for a first taste of senior football in non-league with Reuben Lopata-White expected to follow.
Twenty-year-old forward Luca Thomas has already joined York City on a short-term loan of his own, scoring on his debut against Ebbsfleet United last weekend.
This week, Leeds also announced the signing of former French international midfielder Josuha Guilavogui on a short-term deal until the end of the season, amidst an uncharacteristic flurry of transfer activity midway through October.
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