Peterborough agree deal to sign striker Lindgren

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Image caption, Peterborough won the EFL Trophy last season but missed out again in the play-offs

Peterborough United have announced a deal to sign Swedish striker Gustav Lindgren in January on a two-and-a-half-year contract.

In a , formerly Twitter, owner Darragh MacAnthony confirmed it would be a "transfer package worth over 拢500,000".

Lindgren is the second player signed from Degerfors IF, defender Oscar Wallin having joined Posh last month.

Peterborough are currently 11th in League One after reaching the play-offs in both of the past two seasons.

Boss Darren Ferguson told the "I believe this is a fantastic signing. We have been looking at the Swedish market through our analyst and he obviously came to our attention. Oscar's dad also mentioned for us to have a look and we like what we see.

"He could be a really good player for this football club, he is quick, a really good presser from the front and an excellent finisher."