Leeds United complete double swoop

Leeds United have completed the double signing of goalkeeper Marco Silvestri and midfielder Tommaso Bianchi.

Silvestri, 23, joins the Championship club on a four-year contract from Italian side Chievo.

Meanwhile, 25-year-old Bianchi arrives at Elland Road from Sassuolo after penning a three-year deal.

"It is done and they are signed. We have other players coming," Leeds owner Massimo Cellino is quoted as saying by the Yorkshire Evening Post.

Leeds get their Championship campaign underway at Millwall on August 9.