Newcastle racing to finalize £30m deal for Bosnian defender Amar Dedic ahead of Liverpool opener
Club accelerates pursuit of Benfica defender
The Magpies are pulling out all the stops to complete the acquisition of Benfica’s 23-year-old defensive asset. A preliminary agreement worth up to £30 million has been reached for the versatile Bosnian international, with contract terms for a five-year deal already largely agreed upon. Club officials are pushing hard to schedule and complete Dedic’s medical examination over the coming days to finalize the transfer before the transfer deadline.
Injury concerns accelerate Dedic pursuit
Newcastle’s urgency to wrap up the deal has intensified following the ongoing injury setback involving full-back Tino Livramento. The English defender remains sidelined as the new season approaches, leaving the club scrambling to bolster defensive options before the campaign kicks off.
The Toon Army will face Liverpool in their Premier League curtain-raiser next Sunday, and the club is desperate to have Dedic registered and ready for selection in time for the highly anticipated clash.
Jaissle’s familiarity with Dedic proves decisive
Dedic’s standout quality lies in his remarkable versatility, capable of excelling as a right-back, left-back, or even in the defensive midfield role. This tactical flexibility has caught the eye of Newcastle’s head coach, Matthias Jaissle, who already knows the defender inside out.
The two previously collaborated successfully in Austria, first at RB Salzburg and later at Liefering, where their working relationship yielded positive results. Bringing Dedic to St James’ Park would reunite the pair, adding another dimension to the club’s defensive strategy.
Final hurdles being cleared ahead of Liverpool clash
Jaissle has voiced full support for the incoming transfer, expressing confidence that Dedic can make an immediate impact as the club gears up for the new season. The head coach believes the Bosnian international’s arrival will strengthen Newcastle’s defensive depth significantly.
Both clubs are now in the final stages of ironing out the remaining details of the deal. With the transfer window closing in rapidly, Newcastle remains optimistic that the agreement will be finalized in the coming days, ensuring Dedic’s availability for the season’s high-stakes opener against Liverpool.
