Man United, Newcastle-linked Leon King signs new Rangers contract

Rangers have announced that academy graduate Leon King has signed a new long-term contract with the club.

The 18-year-old has established himself as a first-team regular with the Glaswegian giants this season, featuring in 19 games across all competitions.

King's performances are believed to <a href="/football/man-utd/transfer-talk/news/newcastle-among-pl-clubs-keen-on-rangers-defender-king_496746.html">have caught the eye</a> of a number of Premier League clubs including Manchester United, Newcastle United and Leeds United, who have been scouting the young defender for some time.

However, King has decided to commit his future to Ibrox and he is understood to have signed a contract extension until the summer of 2026.

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