Jaka Bijol bids farewell as Leeds United get major transfer boost
Leeds United are keen on securing the services of Udinese defender Jaka Bijol in the summer transfer window.
Despite Newcastle’s interest, the Elland Road outfit are confident of signing the 26-year-old by the end of next week.
The Whites are keen on solidifying their defence in order to give themselves the best chance of avoiding relegation next season.
Bijol has said his farewells to his Udinese teammates
Udinese are likely to accept a £17million offer for Bijol and are in talks with the West Yorkshire outfit over a deal.
All parties appear to be working towards a common resolution, with the Slovenian keen on moving to Elland Road.
Premier League football has given them a stronger pull and it’s perhaps why he’s agreed to join them.
With Leeds already confirming the arrival of Lukas Nmecha, Bijol’s now expected to be the second signing of the summer.
Leeds United now need to bring in a first-choice striker once Bijol arrives
Leeds United must potentially break their transfer record to sign a proven striker capable of guaranteeing 15 league goals per season, as their Premier League survival hinges on a reliable goal-scorer who can win games.
Newly promoted, they face a relegation battle and their current forwards, like Joel Piroe and Mateo Joseph, lack the top-flight experience to consistently deliver.
A clinical striker strengthens the first team, providing the cutting edge needed in Daniel Farke’s possession-based 4-2-3-1 system, which thrives on a focal point to convert chances created by wingers and attacking midfielders.
| Leeds | Games | Goals | Assists |
| Piroe | 46 | 19 | 7 |
Historical data shows promoted sides with prolific strikers, like Ivan Toney at Brentford, are more likely to stay up.
The 49ers’ data-driven approach, leveraging advanced analytics, can identify a striker, potentially a £40million+ target, who fits Farke’s high-pressing, link-up play demands.
Spending big mitigates the £170million financial risk of relegation, as a 15-goal striker could secure crucial points.
Leeds’ £100million budget,which could increase with good sales, supports this bold move, ensuring they avoid the fate of past promoted sides undone by underinvestment in attack