By Fraser Fletcher, Transfer Correspondent

13th May, 2023 | 7:00pm

McDonald passes Leeds United medical after six-figure accepted - sources

Hamilton Academical sensation Josh McDonald has finalised a move to Leeds United with an announcement expected soon, sources have told Football Insider.

The 16-year-old has completed all medical tests and other formalities were wrapped up in a meeting on Friday (12 May).

Leeds will pay £150,000 for McDonald after Scottish Championship side Hamilton accepted a bid earlier this month.

The midfielder will pen an initial scholarship deal at Elland Road, with professional terms becoming active when he turns 17 next March.

Sources have told Football Insider that McDonald is an “exceptional talent” who is one of the best in his age group in Scotland.

That belief is reinforced by the teenager’s three caps at Under-16 level for Scotland.

It is believed that Rangers also made an offer to McDonald, but Premier League strugglers Leeds have won the race and will bring him south of the border.

Football Insider revealed earlier this month (4 May) that a number of English top-flight and Championship clubs have been monitoring the midfielder and have sent scouts to watch him in action.

Leeds have also been eyeing other Scottish talents ahead of the summer window.

Football Insider revealed on Saturday (13 May) that Leeds are plotting a move to sign Aberdeen teenage sensation Jamie Mercer.

The 16-year-old centre-back has caught the eye of the Yorkshire giants and a number of other Premier League clubs while playing for the Dons’ youth sides.

Leeds Under-21 side narrowly missed out on winning Premier League 2 Division 2 this season – with Southampton pipping them to the title on goal difference.

In other news, big update on Leeds appointing Ange Postecoglou this summer.