Jaka Bijol is looking nailed on to join Leeds United this summer, but an update has been provided.
The Udinese centre-back has been brilliant over in Italy as the Whites are looking to explore a deal.
After appearing on the scene properly in the summer with Slovenia, as the 26-year-old played against England, Leeds are now strong admirers of Bijol.
They aren’t the only ones however, as AC Milan also want Bijol in what is set to be an exciting transfer battle.
Well now, reports from Italy are claiming something else about the centre-back, which makes for an intriguing read for Leeds fans.
Fresh update from Italy on Leeds United target Jaka Bijol
Daniel Farke will want defenders who are up to the standard of the Premier League, and after Bijol’s exploits in Udine, he could certainly fit the bill.
The 6’3 stalwart has proven his physicality can match the strikers of the top flight in what will be a telling experience for the Slovenian.
Bijol has been called ‘brilliant’, and the likelihood is that he could be a raging success at Elland Road.
With fans eager for his signature, Joe Donnohue from the Yorkshire Evening Post has heard an update from Italy.
The journalist says that the price tag wanted is £18m-£19m, and sources over in Italy claim that the Whites will go to that figure, but they are still apart in their valuations.
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Who will lose at Leeds United if Bijol signs this summer
The giant from the Serie A deserves a move to the best league in the world.
His ability to win duels is second to none, and he is not shy to get involved with a goal or two.
But with a vast amount of defensive options available to Farke, who would have to be willing to make sacrifices in the squad.
The losers if Bijol signs would most likely be the likes of Pascal Struijk who could be sold for PSR purposes, and also Ilia Gruev due to Bijol’s insane versatility.
It’s a signing which will improve the Whites but also might dampen morale with players losing their places.
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