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title: "Leeds: Paul Robinson reacts to Rory Mahady move"
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# Leeds: Paul Robinson reacts to Rory Mahady move

**Former [Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) goalkeeper Paul Robinson has been reacting to the club’s recent move for Celtic stopper Rory Mahady.**

### The Lowdown: Mahady signs for Leeds

The Whites have bolstered their academy with [a number of additions](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leeds-united-u23/transfers/verein/20116) this summer, with Mahady the latest to arrive.

Regarded as [‘one of the best young keepers in Britain’](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/leeds-united-face-fight-celtic-27112180), the 16-year-old swapped Celtic for Elland Road, with Leeds [confirming](https://www.leedsunited.com/news/academy/30380/academy-2022-scholars-sign-up) that the teenager has signed a two-year scholarship in Yorkshire.

He was joined by nine other Leeds youngsters in penning two-year deals, including highly-rated midfielder [Archie Gray](https://www.leedsunited.com/news/academy/30380/academy-2022-scholars-sign-up), who has already been on the first team fringes.

### The Latest: Robinson reacts

Talking to [MOT Leeds News](https://motleedsnews.com/exclusives/leeds-united-agree-terms-for-rory-mahady-signing-sky-sports-pundit-reacts-to-real-importance/), Robinson – who also contributes for [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12599291/paul-robinson-leeds-survival-destiny-is-in-their-own-hands) – had his say on Victor Orta’s move for Mahady, labelling it an ‘area of real importance’ for Leeds.

The 42-year-old stated:

> “I read that. Listen, they need strength in depth and the goalkeeper area is an area they need that in.
>
> “If you look at the first-team, I know they’ve signed Joel Robles but as in strength in depth in that specific area, it’s not something they’ve had.
>
> “It would be nice to see if they’re promoting from within but if they don’t have anyone then they’ll have to look elsewhere and outsource. It’s an area of real importance.”

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### The Verdict: Good to see

Both Manchester City and Tottenham were also [linked](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/leeds-united-face-fight-celtic-27112180) with the highly-rated Mahady, so Leeds may feel that they have landed another academy coup.

Supporters may not see much of the 16-year-old over the coming years, but if he impresses at underage level, he could be handed a professional deal following his scholarship.

Leeds have reaped the rewards in the first-team with academy moves over recent times, with [Joe Gelhardt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joe-gelhardt/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/503980) being one such example, so over the next few years, Mahady could be in line to take over from Illan Meslier.