Newcastle United have reached an settlement with Benfica to signal defender Amar Dedic.
Sky Sports activities Information perceive the deal to be value £29.5m for the right-back, and the 23-year-old is predicted to fly to Newcastle forward of a medical on Monday.
There are nonetheless a couple of formalities to finish, however there may be confidence Dedic will likely be a Newcastle participant in time for his or her Premier League opener towards Liverpool subsequent Sunday, stay on Sky Sports activities.
The suitable-back may very well be instantly referred to as upon at St James’ Park, with Tino Livramento nonetheless recovering from a calf harm sustained on worldwide obligation with England in June.
Dedic beforehand labored with Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle at Crimson Bull Salzburg, the place he helped the membership retain the Austrian Bundesliga title in 2023.
Newcastle have been trying to strengthen at right-back following Kieran Trippier’s departure to Wolves on a free switch this summer season.
The Bosnia and Herzegovina worldwide has gained 31 caps and began three of his nation’s 4 matches on the World Cup.
Newcastle need Palhinha on everlasting deal
Joao Palhinha spent final season on mortgage at Tottenham
Newcastle are additionally in talks over a everlasting deal for Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich.
The membership want to strengthen their midfield after their pursuit of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Aston Villa’s proposed mortgage transfer for Palhinha each broke down final week.
Bayern aren’t excited by loaning out the midfielder, which is why sporting director Max Eberl mentioned yesterday that the membership wouldn’t do a cope with Villa.
Palhinha is now reassessing his choices, which might embrace staying at Bayern or returning to Portugal, with Benfica and Sporting each displaying curiosity.
Nevertheless, the midfielder seems to choose remaining within the Premier League if the chance arises.