{"id":179380,"date":"2025-06-12T21:33:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T21:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/179380\/"},"modified":"2025-06-12T21:33:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T21:33:14","slug":"leeds-confident-of-agreeing-deal-to-sign-6-ft-4-star-talks-accelerating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/179380\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds Confident of Agreeing Deal to Sign 6 ft 4 Star, Talks ‘Accelerating’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Leeds United<\/a> will aim to increase their defensive ranks in the coming weeks with a move for Udinese star Jaka Bijol, according to reports – with the Whites ‘optimistic’ over closing a deal for the centre-back after accelerating in talks earlier in the week.<\/p>\n

A monumental Championship<\/a> campaign last time out saw the Whites clinch a stunning title on the final day of the season, mustering 100 points to end a two-year stint in the second-tier in emphatic fashion. But with additions needed to stay in the Premier League<\/a>, Bijol has been targeted and that could see them<\/p>\n

Report: Leeds ‘Optimistic’ Over Bijol Deal, Talks ‘Accelerating’<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Whites know the trials and tribulations of a relegation battle<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The report by The Athletic states that Leeds remain optimistic about completing a deal for Bijol<\/a>, with talks focused on a deal that is thought to be valued as high at \u00a315.2million.<\/p>\n\n

Jaka Bijol’s Serie A statistics – Udinese squad ranking<\/p>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n

Stats<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

Output<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

Squad rank<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n

Appearances<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

34<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

=3rd<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n

Goals<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

=8th<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n

Aerials Won Per Game<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

3.2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

1st<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n

Clearances Per Game<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

5.4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

1st<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n

Tackles Per Game<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

1.3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

=5th<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n

Match rating<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

6.70<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

5th<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

The report states that of those who have been linked with the Whites in the public domain, the most advanced negotiations are with the Serie A<\/a> outfit over Bijol’s signing, which would be the first major addition at Elland Road this summer.<\/p>\n

Owners, 49ers Enterprises, could spend up to \u00a3100million<\/a> to bolster Daniel Farke<\/a>‘s side ahead of a potential transfer push this summer, and with talks ‘accelerating’ over the weekend, a deal could be completed sooner than any other potential targets.<\/p>\n

Bijol has made 90 appearances for Udinese at the heart of their defence over the past three seasons, being labelled as ‘outstanding<\/a>‘ in the process – and the Slovenian star also has European experience in the UEFA Champions League<\/a> and the Europa League<\/a> with CSKA Moscow, which ideally is where Leeds will want to be playing their football in the long-term.<\/p>\n

At 26 years of age, Bijol has become a key player at Udinese and for the Slovenia national team, and his signing would improve their defensive ranks in terms of physicality and height to defend against relentless attackers.<\/p>\n

Leeds are also thought to be considering moves for Norwich City<\/a> star Josh Sargent and Everton talisman Beto in attack<\/a>, which would leave money to improve elsewhere in their bid to stay in the Premier League, which no promoted side has done for the past two seasons.<\/p>\n

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored<\/a>. Correct as of 12-06-25.<\/p>\n

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Leeds United have added Aston Villa left-back Alex Moreno to their shortlist ahead of the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n

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