The result of Newcastle United’s purported “transfer hijack” of a Leeds United target is evident.
Newcastle was associated with an extraordinary last-minute transfer for Udinese center-back Jaka Bijol. This occurred after the 26-year-old had already secured a £19million transfer to Leeds, which had recently been promoted.
Newcastle’s late interest in the Slovenian international was reported by Sky Sports Switzerland.
Bijol is currently undertaking his medical at Leeds United; however, was Newcastle ever interested in him?
Leeds United’s medical following Newcastle United’s transfer hijack claim
Bijol arrived at Leeds for his medical on Wednesday, according to our sister publication, the Yorkshire Evening Post, in anticipation of his £19 million transfer.
It is believed that the 26-year-old has reached an agreement with Elland Road regarding a four-year contract.
In the three seasons following his £3 million transfer from CSKA Moscow in 2022, the 6ft 3in Slovenian played 95 times for Udinese.
The Fabrizio Romano “here we go” seal has been granted to Bijol’s transfer to Leeds United, indicating that a transaction is imminent.
The transfer expert announced on X, “EXCLUSIVE: Leeds United have reached an agreement to sign Jaka Bijol from Udinese. The club-to-club deal has been finalized and we are now ready to commence!”
“Personal terms have been established for the center back to join #LUFC, in addition to the €22m transfer fee add-ons.” A new defender will be scheduled for medical evaluation in the near future.
Romano subsequently disclosed that all necessary documents are prepared for Bijol to finalize his transfer to Leeds United. An announcement is anticipated to be made in the near future.
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Newcastle United is considering the acquisition of a center-back.
For nearly one year, Newcastle has been contemplating the acquisition of a center-back, conducting reconnaissance and planning operations to identify an appropriate candidate.
A last-minute transfer hijack attempt to commandeer a player’s transfer to a newly-promoted club is highly unusual for the recruitment team, which is known for its meticulous and measured approach, particularly at the beginning of the transfer window.
Newcastle has yet to make a significant acquisition, despite the fact that the official summer transfer window has only been open for three days.
Head coach Eddie Howe’s top priority this summer is undoubtedly the acquisition of a centre-back, particularly in light of the unsuccessful pursuit of Marc Guehi last summer. Since that time, Newcastle has not recruited a replacement for Lloyd Kelly, who was sold to Juventus for £20 million.
In the interim, Jamaal Lascelles, Fabian Schar, and Emil Krafth are all approaching the conclusion of their contracts. Eddie Howe’s squad is in dire need of defensive reinforcements as it prepares to resume Champions League competition.
The 2024/25 season saw Newcastle assess Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomande, and they have since been linked with a potential transfer.
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