Leo Hjelde is closing in on a move to Sunderland before the end of the January window from Leeds United and the latest update is that a deal will be done by ‘tonight’, signing a deal until June 2028. Hjelde, 20, has struggled to get game time this term. That is despite starting the opening League game of the season on the left side of the defence. Hooked at half-time during the 2-2 draw with Cardiff City. He’s not convinced Daniel Farke, and he’s not played in the League since. Yes, a couple of outings in the Carabao Cup – but Hjelde has played more for Norway’s U21 side this term, than he has…
