STRIKER Billy Paynter has joined Leeds United after they wrapped up a deal which manager Simon Grayson said the club were "desperate" to secure, writes PHIL HAY.
Paynter will take up a three-year contract with Leeds from July 1 after passing a medical at Thorp Arch earlier this week, and his transfer to Elland Road will give Grayson the services of a striker who scored 29 goals for Swindon Town this season.
The 25-year-old was effectively a free agent after coming to the end of his deal at the County Ground and his signing is a first step by Grayson towards replacing League One player of the year Jermaine Beckford, who parted company with Leeds last Friday.
Paynter has just completed the most prolific campaign of his career and he caught United's eye this term by scoring four goals in two league matches against the Elland Road side.
Grayson said: "When we knew he was available we were desperate to get him.
"He's matured as a player over the last couple of years and he's had a fantastic season.
"People will link him to Jermaine, but he's not Jermaine. Jermaine has his strengths and weaknesses and Billy will as well.
"He's got a different style about him."
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