Leo Hjelde
Report suggests Leeds are working to sign talented young defender from Celtic
Leeds United are reportedly working to sign Celtic defender Leo Hjelde. According to the Yorkshire Evening Post, the Whites are keen on signing the left-sided centre-back this summer. Celtic full-back Matthew Anderson was also a target for the Whites but they have failed with multiple attempts to sign him. Hjelde is highly rated at Celtic and has a big future ahead of him. The 18-year-old could prove to be a superb long term investment for the Premier League club. He spent the second half of last season on loan with Ross County and his performances drew comparisons with Virgil van Dijk. Marcelo Bielsa has given plenty of opportunities to young players since taking over at Elland Road and could help the Celtic youngster fulfil his potential. Leeds are keen to improve their defensive op...
Report: Leeds in advanced talks to sign player they have courted for a long time
Leeds United are in advanced talks to sign Celtic young talent, Leo Hjelde, according to reports from Football Insider. The Athletic journalist, Phil Hay claimed earlier this week that Leeds are looking at two defenders from Celtic – defenders Matthew Anderson and Leo Hjelde. The Whites, who have already signed Lewis Bate from Chelsea, are persisting in forming a junior pool in a number of positions who could make the grade in Marcelo Bielsa’s senior team in the future. The report now claim that Leeds are in advanced talks to sign Celtic rising star, and that an offer has been made already. The Premier League club are working on a deal to sign the 17-year-old, and the player apparently is very keen to join the Yorkshire outfit. Football Insider add that discussions with Hjelde ar...
