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Leeds United unlikely to move for 26-year-old amid big fee demand
12 August 2024
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Leeds United are unlikely to meet FC Koln’s asking price for midfielder Dejan Ljubicic, the Yorkshire Evening Post has said.
Leeds United are in the market for some more new signings despite the focus on the start of their campaign.
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The Whites salvaged a point late on against Portsmouth in their opening game. The two sides played out a thrilling 3-3 draw, with Brenden Aaronson securing a point for Daniel Farke’s side late on after Pompey looked to have snatched the win.
leeds united, Leeds United unlikely to move for 26-year-old amid big fee demand
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More new players are wanted though, and midfield is an area of focus.
Leeds United have little depth beyond starting duo Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev and one man they’ve turned to as a potential option is FC Koln’s Dejan Ljubicic. However, since links first emerged, little progress has been made.
Now, the Yorkshire Evening Post states that a deal looks unlikely at this stage.
Bundesliga side Koln are demanding a hefty price tag despite the fact that 26-year-old Ljubicic is now in the last year of his contract. The Whites lodged a bid amounting to £3.3m earlier this summer, but it was knocked back.
As such, with Farke looking to bolster his ranks, it’s unlikely Ljubicic will be the incoming Leeds United have little depth beyond starting duo Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev and one man they’ve turned to as a potential option is FC Koln’s Dejan Ljubicic. However, since links first emerged, little progress has been made.
Now, the Yorkshire Evening Post states that a deal looks unlikely at this stage.
Bundesliga side Koln are demanding a hefty price tag despite the fact that 26-year-old Ljubicic is now in the last year of his contract. The Whites lodged a bid amounting to £3.3m earlier this summer, but it was knocked back.
As such, with Farke looking to bolster his ranks, it’s unlikely Ljubicic will be the incoming man as it st
ands.
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