According to sources, Sunderland is on the verge of signing its first player of the summer.
Sunderland have completed a contract with Leeds United defender Leo Hjelde, while Kristjaan Speakman is close in on a permanent move, with finances agreed upon by both teams.
Sunderland were linked with a bid for the Leeds United defender during the January transfer window, with the original interest believed to be on loan.
According to Alan Nixon of The Sun, the Black Cats are looking to sign the 20-year-old Norwegian on loan to provide Michael Beale with cover in the left-back position following injuries to Niall Huggins and Dennis Cirkin, with Hjelde also capable of playing centre-back.
The player spent some time at Rotherham United on loan last season, but failed to break into Leeds United’s squad, and now looks poised to transfer to the Stadium of Light.
According to Mick McGrath of The Telegraph, Sunderland and Leeds have agreed on a deal for Norway U21 defender Leo Hjelde. A deal for the 20-year-old is in place, with personal conditions to be agreed upon before a permanent move to the Stadium of Light.
