Leeds United are close to agreement on a deal for an AC Milan winger after triumphing 1-0 over Everton on their return to the Premier League on Monday night.

The Premier League have explained why Leeds United were given a controversial penalty in the closing stages of their victory over Everton.

A penalty described as 'bizarre' saw Leeds to a 1-0 win against Everton in their Premier League opener - and whether it should have stood or not has divided opinion.

Gillett was VAR during Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium last October, during which William Saliba was sent off for tugging Evanilson as the forward tried to stride away from him and was deemed to have denied a clear goalscoring opportunity.

Leeds United began their return voyage to the Premier League in the best way possible - three points. Lukas Nmecha kept his cool to slot home the decisive strike from the spot to down an outraged Everton, who will feel the decision to award the penalty was harsh, but the Whites won't care.

Much has been made of the height of Leeds United’s eight summer signings, with several standing over 6ft, and Daniel Farke’s men will certainly be