Sheffield United Secure Loan Deal for Sunderland Defender Leo Hjelde

Sheffield United has secured a loan deal for defender Leo Hjelde from Sunderland. The young player will remain with the club for the remainder of the season.

Profile of Leo Hjelde

Leo Hjelde, 22, can play both as a left-back and in central defense. Despite his versatility, he has yet to make an appearance for Sunderland this season following their promotion to the Championship.

Previous Performance

Last season, Hjelde made a notable impact, featuring in 19 matches for Sunderland. His most recent outing was as a substitute against Sheffield United during the Championship play-off final at Wembley last May.

Sheffield United’s Current Standings

As of now, Sheffield United sits at 17th place in the league. The team is 11 points adrift of the playoff zone and seven points clear of the relegation places. This loan could prove beneficial as they aim to improve their position in the standings.