Sunderland are closing in on signing left-back Leo Hjelde from their fellow promotion hopefuls

Leo Hjelde, a defender for Leeds United, is about to join Sunderland’s roster after a deal to recruit the Norwegian was reached.

The 20-year-old is expected to join the Black Cats permanently; personal terms are supposedly the only thing need to be worked out. Originally, it was believed that the team would be interested in signing the player on loan.

Following the injuries to Dennis Cirkin and Niall Huggins, Michael Beale’s defensive options will be strengthened by the 20-year-old left-back, who can also cover at center-back.

Hjelde was loaned to Rotherham United during the previous season, but Daniel Farke, the manager of Leeds, has not been able to get the player going in West Yorkshire.

This season, he has only made three appearances for the senior team—two in the league and one in the EFL Cup—and three for the Under-21s.

After Junior Firpo resumed training and Sam Byram established himself as Leeds’ first-choice left-back, Farke is content to let Hjelde depart Elland Road.

“Sunderland has agreed a fee with Leeds for Norway U21 defender Leo Hjelde,” according to Mick McGrath of The Telegraph.

“Agreement to be reached regarding personal terms prior to a permanent relocation to the Stadium of Light” for the 20-year-old.

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