Leeds United ready £16m+ offer for Jaka Bijol as Elland Road transfer wanted
Leeds United have set their sights on Udinese’s in-demand centre-back Jaka Bijol to reinforce their backline in the current transfer window.
Daniel Farke’s team will play Premier League football next season, and they arguably need to bolster their defence this summer to have the best chance of avoiding immediate relegation.
Joe Rodon and Pascal Struijk were the German manager’s preferred duo in the current campaign as the Whites won the Championship title, but they evidently need more depth in the position.
Ethan Ampadu’s consistent fitness issues at Elland Road are concerning, and it isn’t surprising to see the West Yorkshire outfit gunning hard for a new centre-back.
Bijol attracts strong interest from Leeds United as Udinese set £16m+ price tag
Bijol is attracting strong interest from the Whites in the ongoing transfer window, according to Marco Conterio.
The TUTTO mercato WEB journalist revealed on X (7 June) that the West Yorkshire outfit want to reinforce their backline with the addition of the 26-year-old.
| Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes played |
| 37 | 2 | 2 | 3189 |
It’s been claimed that the Slovenia international will cost over £16million this summer, with Udinese setting the price tag for one of the hottest names in the market.
Farke must be backed at Elland Road in the coming months after winning promotion to the Premier League, and it remains to be seen whether Bijol will be signed.
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Max Wober has been a bit-part player at Leeds this season, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see the defender leave LS11 soon.
James Debayo has also been a part of the first-team squad at the Whites this season, but the youngster hasn’t been given many opportunities to prove his talent.
Farke seems to have a small group of players he trusts, leading to a lack of options in various departments on the pitch.
Leeds shouldn’t go into the Premier League with a weak squad incapable of coping with the rigours of the top flight.
An injury to Struijk towards the end of the campaign led to alarm bells ringing at Elland Road, but Ampadu’s unexpected, swift return from a knock helped ease the fans’ nerves.
The Whites almost slipped up in the final few matches of the season after dropping some crucial points due to defensive frailties.
Bijol is an experienced defender who has been a regular fixture for Udinese in Serie A over the years, and has 62 caps for Slovenia, making him a decent addition for the West Yorkshire outfit.