Leeds United hopeful of signing Valerenga goalkeeper Kristoffer Klaesson next week as Kiko Casilla’s replacement after he joined Elche on a season long loan
- The Norway Under-21 international is set to join Leeds pending a work permit
- Kristoffer Klaesson is expected to be second choice behind Illan Meslier
- Leeds are also interested in signing Conor Gallagher on a season long loan
Leeds United hope to complete the signing of Valerenga goalkeeper Kristoffer Klaesson next week, pending a work permit.
Klaesson played for Valerenga in their 4-0 Europa Conference League defeat to Gent on Thursday and is set to fly in for a medical after productive talks.
The 20-year-old will replace Kiko Casilla who joined Spanish club Elche on a season-long loan last week.
Valerenga goalkeeper Kristoffer Klaesson is set to join Leeds United pending a work permit
Klaesson is expected to replace Kiko Casilla (pictured) after he joined Elche on a season’s loan
It is believed United’s director of football Victor Orta met with Klaesson and his representatives in Norway shortly before Casilla left the club; and the 20-year-old is expected to accept their offer.
The Norway Under-21 international has made over 50 appearances for Valarenga and is rated highly in his homeland.
He is set to be second choice behind Illan Meslier at Elland Road next season.
Leeds have also been linked with a loan move for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher
Leeds, who completed the signing of Chelsea’s Lewis Bate on Thursday, are also rivalling Crystal Palace and others for the loan signing of Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher.
Bate signed a three year deal with Marcelo Bielsa’s side and is set to link-up with the club’s Under-23’s for the forthcoming season.
The 18-year-old is the latest through the door at Elland Road following the arrivals of Junior Firpo, Jack Harrison, Sean McGurk and Amari Miller.
Leeds kick-off their Premier League campaign with a lunchtime kick-off at Manchester United on August 14.
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