Newcastle racing to complete 30m pound Dedic deal before liverpool opener

The Newcastle camp is racing against time to finalize the highly anticipated signing of Benfica’s versatile defender Amar Dedic. With the Premier League curtain-raiser against Liverpool just days away, the Magpies are leaving no stone unturned to secure the 23-year-old international’s services for a reported fee approaching £30 million.

Final hurdles remain in the transfer saga

While the broad terms of the deal have been agreed upon, the finer details are still being ironed out between the two clubs. Dedic’s personal terms for a five-year contract have already been settled, and the player is expected to undergo his medical examination imminently. The club’s urgency stems from the need to have the Bosnian defender officially registered in time for the highly anticipated clash with Liverpool.

Injury crisis accelerates Dedic’s recruitment

In a twist of fate, the potential complications surrounding Tino Livramento’s fitness have significantly intensified the urgency for Newcastle to conclude the Dedic deal. The English full-back is still battling to regain full match fitness ahead of the new campaign. With the Premier League season just around the corner, the club cannot afford any further delays in bolstering their defensive options.

Jaissle’s familiarity with Dedic proves crucial

Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle’s prior working relationship with Dedic adds a compelling dimension to the potential signing. The Bosnian defender’s adaptability is a major selling point, as he can comfortably operate as a right-back, left-back, or even in a more central defensive role. Jaissle, who previously managed Dedic during their time together at RB Salzburg and Liefering in Austria, is fully supportive of the move, praising the defender’s tactical versatility and immediate impact potential.

All systems go for the red-hot transfer

The clubs are currently in the final stages of negotiations, with Newcastle increasingly confident that the deal will be concluded within the next few days. If all goes to plan, Dedic will be officially unveiled and integrated into the first-team squad just in time for the Premier League opener against Liverpool, providing a significant boost to the Magpies’ defensive reinforcements.