Tag: Udinese Calcio

Leeds Confirm £15M Signing of Slovenia Defender Bijol

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.

Leeds Close to Signing Udinese Defender Jaka Bijol

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.

Juventus Compile Striker Shortlist with Four Affordable Options

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.

Man United Eye ‘Tower of Pisa’ Lucca in £25m Summer Move

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.

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