Rochdale have signed rookie goalkeeper Matthew Edwards following his release from Leeds.

The 18-year-old, 6ft 3in Edwards will join up with the League Two outfit on July 1.

He told Dale's official website: "I'm looking forward to it.

"I have met with a few faces around the ground and it has a good vibe about it.

"I already knew (coach) Ian Wilcox from the goalkeeping coaching at Leeds and it was he who introduced me to the club."