Lewis Cook signs for Bournemouth: Leeds midfielder in £10million deal with Eddie Howe’s side
England Under-19 star makes the move to the south coast as Cherries' fourth signing of the summer
BOURNEMOUTH have signed Leeds' Lewis Cook on a four-year deal worth £10million.
The Elland Road side rejected a bid for the England Under-19s star in January but manager Eddie Howe finally got his way today, the club have officially announced.
SunSport told you how Cook was having a medical at the south coast club today ahead of a move.
The promising midfielder, 19, had been with Leeds from the age of seven but now joins a list of youngsters at Dean Court.
Cook, who scored two goals in 85 appearances for Leeds, is the fourth signing made by Howe so far this summer as the Cherries look to maintain their stay in the Premier League.
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He will join his Bournemouth team-mates in America on Sunday as part of their 14-day pre-season tour of Chicago and Minnesota.
Cook was named the Football League Young Player of the Year back in April, an honour previously given to Gareth Bale and Dele Alli.
"Lewis has impressed since earning his spot in the Leeds United first-team and we feel that he can continue his rapid progress under the tutelage of Eddie and Jason.
"He's represented England at youth level and won plenty of individual awards last season, we're excited to see him flourish further at Vitality Stadium over the next four years."