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Benfica defender Amar Dedic has expressed a desire to join Newcastle United. The English club has entered negotiations with the Portuguese side, who value the 23-year-old at €30 million, while also weighing up other options to bolster their defence.

23-year-old versatile Bosnian defender Amar Dedic is keen on a move to St James' Park this summer, with Newcastle representatives already in discussions with the Portuguese club.

Details of the potential transfer:

  • Price tag: Benfica have set Dedic's value at around €30 million (£25.6 million).
  • Manager factor: The appointment of Matthias Jaissle as Newcastle's head coach is significant; the German previously worked with Dedic at Liefering and Red Bull Salzburg and fully endorses his signing.
  • Versatility: Dedic's ability to cover right-back, left-back, and centre-back is crucial for Newcastle, especially following the departures of Kieran Trippier, Emil Krafth, and Matt Targett.
  • Competition: Everton and Fulham are also monitoring the situation, but Dedic has a strong preference for joining the Magpies.