Report: Leeds United in talks over player who was in Celtic squad yesterday
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According to The Daily Mail, Leeds United have opened talks regarding signing Celtic defender Leo Hjelde, who has been compared to Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk.
Hjelde was in the Celtic squad for the pre-season friendly against West Ham United yesterday.
However, Leeds and the Hoops are in talks over a transfer of the 18-year-old Norwegian.
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Hjelde is only 18 and has yet to establish himself in the Celtic first team.
However, the Norwegian teenager is very promising and is rated very highly.
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