Posh secure signature of Blackburn Rovers striker Harry Leonard on a four-year deal (plus a year's option) for an undisclosed fee.
Peterborough United are thrilled to announce the permanent signing of Blackburn Rovers striker Harry Leonard for an undisclosed fee, with the 21-year-old penning a four-year deal (plus a year's option)
Leonard, who has been with Rovers since the age of 9, completed the formalities ahead of the 7pm deadline and will go straight into the Posh squad for the Vertu Trophy tie with Leyton Orient on Tuesday night at the Weston Homes Stadium (7pm).
The front man was highly-rated at Ewood Park, scoring four goals in the Sky Bet Championship and also netting in an Emirates FA Cup tie against Cambridge United.
Manager Darren Ferguson is delighted to get the deal over the line and thanked chairman Darragh MacAnthony for his superb backing in the window.
"What can I say about Harry! We have chased him, the chairman has been fantastic with his support and we have managed to eventually get the deal done.
"He is one we have known about for a while. Initially it looked like it would be a loan and then we went to them to ask about a permanent transfer as that suited us better.
"He is a really good player, he has played in the Championship and scored and created at that level, we got into contact with Sammie Szmodics about him and he couldn't speak highly enough about him.
"He is at a great age and can only get better. The two strikers we have managed to bring in on deadline day are really good signings for us, it was an area we clearly needed to improve and that is what we have tried to do."
Leonard admitted that when the interest from Posh was known, it was a deal he wanted to do. "It has been going on for a little while but I am delighted it is all done now and I am really excited to get started.
"I have been at Blackburn Rovers a long time, so it was always a big decision to leave, but when I spoke with the manager at Peterborough, I knew that this was the place for me.
"It is a move that excites me, the club has a lot of good players and hopefully I can come in and help the team. I have a goal target in mind, but I will keep that to myself for now. I am looking forward to meeting the supporters and getting started," Leonard said.
Leonard will wear the number 27 shirt and the full interview with him can be found on Posh+.