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Ex-Celtic winger Jo Inge Berget wants to play in England… he’s perfect for Leeds

Jo Inge Berget of Norway, Toni Kross, Sebastian Rudy, Antonio Rudiger of Germany during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Germany and Norwa...
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Former Cardiff and Celtic winger wants a move to England, Leeds United should strongly consider a swoop.

Jo Inge Berget of Norway, Toni Kross, Sebastian Rudy, Antonio Rudiger of Germany during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Germany and Norway at Mercedes-Benz Arena on September 4,...

Leeds United should be on red alert after comments from Malmo winger Jo Inge Berget that he wants to move.

The Whites raided Malmo for Pawel Cibicki in the summer, Pontus Jansson’s hometown club.

Berget has previously played for Cardiff City and Celtic, and has told Swedish newspaper Expressen of his desire to move on.

He said: “I have told Malmö that I would like to test myself at a level that is higher than the one I am at,” before going on to add that England is his preferred destination.

Jo Inge Berget  of Norway during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Czech Republic v Norway at Ullevaal Stadion on June 10, 2017 in Oslo, Norway.

Berget, 27, is a winger who previously played in the Premier League with Cardiff when they were relegated, although he was barely given a chance.

The chance to play for a team competing at the top of the Championship could be a lot more enjoyable for him.

Previously regarded as more of a striker, Berget has played mainly as a winger for Malmo.

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He has played out on the left wing in his last five matches, and his versatility could be useful for Leeds, as he is able to also lead the line up front or play as a secondary striker.

This season he has netted nine goals in 22 matches for the Swedish side.

Berget is vastly more experienced than Cibicki, who is yet to feature in the Championship for Leeds, and is a Norway international with 19 senior caps.

The Whites have various options in attack but Berget would be an intriguing name to add to the mix.