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'New Walcott' Kebbie leaves Leeds for Barca

ESPN staff
June 15, 2011
Elliott Kebbie could soon be strutting his stuff with Champions League winners © Getty Images
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Leeds United have been dealt a blow with the news teenage sensation Elliott Kebbie has turned his back on Elland Road for Barcelona.

The 16-year-old, compared favourably with Theo Walcott, has earned rave reviews while progressing through Leeds' academy and has been tracked by a string of the Premier League's top dogs.

Liverpool were thought to have struck a deal last year, only for Kebbie to commit to Leeds for one more season. Manchester United and Arsenal were also thought to be interested, but the winger will be heading to Camp Nou after impressing while on trial at the Catalan club's famous academy.

"From what we've seen of Elliott he's a real prospect," Leeds defender Leigh Bromby said. "He's lightning quick like Walcott but he has other things in his locker too.

"And if a club like Barcelona are looking at him, it shows he must have the potential to go a long way."

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