Leeds United are closing a deal for Celtic centre-back Leo Hjelde.

At just 17 years old the Norwegian defender is one for the future for Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa.

The defender has never played a competitive game for Celtic but spent the second half of last season on loan at Ross County.

And former Staggies boss John Hughes labelled him "the next Virgil van Dijk" during his loan spell at the club.

He's set to join up with Leeds United's under-23's squad after the clubs agreed a fee for the youngster, says the Athletic.