Livermore seals Leeds move

Leeds have completed the signing of midfielder David Livermore from Millwall.

Leeds have completed the signing of midfielder David Livermore from Millwall on a two-year deal.

He is believed to have joined for a fee in the region of £400,000.

The 26-year-old struck a deal with the Yorkshire club earlier in the week but had to pass a rigorous two-day medical in order to become a fully fledged Leeds player.

Manager Kevin Blackwell was eager for Livermore to prove his fitness following the events of last year, when scans revealed a problem with his knee and scuppered a proposed move to Southampton.

"I'm not sure why the move didn't come off last year," said Livermore.

"I think the price Millwall were looking for was too much.

"There were a few other clubs interested and I nearly went to Southampton, but the medical turned into a disaster."

Livermore is now looking forward to starting the new season at Elland Road, and backed Leeds to secure promotion to The Premiership.

"There's been some big changes here at Leeds after they got relegated and a lot of players have come and gone. It takes time to rebuild," he said.

"I watched the play-off final and Watford did well, fair play to them, but I've been talking to the lads and it's obvious that it still hurts a lot and they want to put it right this season.

"They are a Premiership club, playing in The Championship."