Larry Nance Jr immediately reacts to Leeds United transfer news
Larry Nance Jr is a popular figure at Leeds United.
The basketball star has had a big role at Elland Road since 2023, becoming part of the famous 49ers’ investment group in West Yorkshire.
With the Peacocks now back in the Premier League, the 32-year-old has completed his main goal since he helped take over the Yorkshire club.
Now, the task for those above Nance Jr is to ensure Daniel Farke has enough signings this summer to guide Leeds to survival in the top-flight.
Nance Jr reacts to imminent Jaka Bijol signing
Leeds have been heavily linked with Jaka Bijol since the end of the 2024/25 campaign.
The centre-back has impressed at Udinese and helped to guide the Italian club to a 12th-place finish in the Serie A last season.
Bijol had been linked to Newcastle, with the 26-year-old a wanted man throughout Europe due to his performances.
However, it now appears that Leeds United will sign Bijol after they reached an agreement with Udinese.
Many were overjoyed as the Peacocks closed in on their second signing of the summer, set to follow Lukas Nmecha through the door.
One person who reacted to the news was Nance Jr, who quote-retweeted Fabrizio Romano’s update on the transfer on X (16 June).
The Basketball star simply put a star-struck emoji.
Bijol will succeed at Leeds United
While Bijol will be coming to Elland Road as a star who has no experience in the Premier League, every sign indicates that he will be a success in England.
The 26-year-old is an international with Slovenia, earning 63 caps, and has played in numerous top-flight divisions all over Europe, including Russia, Germany and Italy.
| Jaka Bijol’s Udinese career | |
| Appearances | 95 |
| Goals | 5 |
| Assists | 4 |
If Farke can harness these qualities, Bijol could easily become a star at Leeds United and be a vital cog in their upcoming survival campaign.
Hopefully, the centre-back can quickly get his transfer to the Yorkshire club over the line, ready for the upcoming pre-season.