Jaka Bijol (Udinese Calcio > Leeds United)
June 2025
Leeds have completed the signing of 26-year-old centre-back Jaka Bijol from Udinese for an undisclosed fee, reported to be £15 million. He signs a five-year deal.
Bijol impressed at Euro 2024 and has 63 caps for Slovenia. He becomes Leeds’ second summer signing after Lukas Nmecha, as the club prepares for its Premier League return.
Jaka Bijol (Udinese Calcio)
June 2025
Leeds are finalizing a deal for Udinese centre-back Jaka Bijol, with only a few contractual details remaining before completion.
Bijol, 26, has two years left on his Udinese contract. The Slovenia international is set to become Leeds’ second signing after Lukas Nmecha, as they strengthen for Premier League return.
Agustin Modica (Atlético), Lorenzo Lucca (Udinese Calcio), Nikola Krstović (Lecce), Liam Delap (Ipswich Town)
April 2025
Juventus are exploring cheaper striker targets between €25m–€35m, including Modica, Lucca, Krstovic, and Delap, amid uncertainty over Vlahovic and Kolo Muani.
Though previously linked with Osimhen, Lookman, and Højlund, Juventus now prefer budget-friendly options to restructure their forward line for next season.
Lorenzo Lucca (Udinese Calcio)
Summer 2025
Manchester United have shortlisted Italian striker Lorenzo Lucca—dubbed the “new Peter Crouch”—as a key transfer target in their summer rebuild. The 24-year-old has netted 18 goals across two seasons and earned three Italy caps this term
Lucca’s journey from Serie C with Palermo to Serie A regular at Udinese has impressed United scouts, with his physical presence and aerial ability fitting manager Ruben Amorim’s profile for a new frontman. Valued at £25 million, Lucca is viewed as a cost-effective solution to bolster United’s attacking depth.