Joe Rodon and Largie Ramazani respond as Leeds complete another new signing

Joe Rodon and Largie Ramazani respond as Leeds complete another new signing

Leeds United have “finally” made inroads into the European transfer market in preparation of their Premier League return.

Daniel Farke‘s side may have won the Championship title with 100 points and 95 goals scored along the way, but he and 49ers Enterprises are under no illusions that Leeds will still need ample improvements.

Football Insider revealed in April that only six members of Farke’s Championship-winning team were seen as ready-made Premier League starters, one of whom was their Tottenham loanee Manor Solomon.

Lukas Nmecha has already been confirmed as Leeds’ first signing of the summer, but his arrival on a free transfer from Wolfsburg has been followed up by a statement transfer as the 49ers show their strength.

Jaka Bijol has joined Leeds United from Udinese (Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media)

Leeds United ‘finally’ confirm Jaka Bijol transfer

Although Pascal Struijk, Joe Rodon and captain Ethan Ampadu all have Premier League experience and were rock-solid in defence for Leeds last season, centre-back was still an area in need of reinforcements.

Bijol quickly emerged as the Whites’ number one target to strengthen their central defence, but their lengthy pursuit of the Slovenian international had opened the door for a potential hijack from Newcastle.

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However, Leeds ‘finally’ confirmed the signing of the Udinese defender on Monday as their second new arrival of the summer transfer window, and Bijol will provide Farke with plenty of depth at the back.

In an Instagram post (23 June) liked by Largie Ramazani and Bijol’s potential centre-back partner Rodon, Leeds said: “We are delighted to announce [that] defender Jaka Bijol has joined the club from Udinese”.

Bijol transfer to kick off Leeds rebuild

Football Insider Verdict

Leeds fans’ sarcastic response to Bijol’s arrival comes after weeks of negotiations between the Whites and Udinese, as 49ers Enterprises bartered the Serie A side down from their initial demand of £17million.

Bijol’s eventual £15m move to Elland Road likely spells the end for the exit-linked Maximilian Wober, and Leeds’ transfer budget of £120m this summer gives Farke plenty of spending power for further additions.

Football Insider revealed on 15 June that Newcastle will accept bids in the region of £10m for midfielder Sean Longstaff, and with Bijol’s £15m fee a solid start, Leeds should have these sensible transfers front and centre of their plans.

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