Newcastle Racing to Sign Amar Dedic Before Premier League Kickoff

Newcastle are racing the clock to land Benfica defender Amar Dedic in time for the start of the Premier League season, with an agreement in principle already struck for a deal worth up to £30 million, according to TeamTalk.

Only the small print is left. Personal terms are locked in: a five-year contract for the 23-year-old Bosnia and Herzegovina international, who has long been on Newcastle’s radar. The plan is clear – fly him in, put him through a medical this weekend, and close a move the club see as crucial before the campaign kicks off.

Urgency

The urgency is real. Tino Livramento is still battling fitness issues and won’t be at full tilt for the opening weeks. Newcastle cannot afford to roll into the new season light in such a key area, not with the kind of opposition that awaits them.

Because waiting for them is Liverpool at St James’ Park next Sunday. Newcastle want Dedic not just signed, but registered, settled and ready to be thrown straight into the matchday squad for their first Premier League fixture. The hierarchy see this as a signing for now, not one to be eased in slowly.

Player Attributes

What makes Dedic so attractive is his flexibility across the back line. Right-back is his natural home, but he has already shown he can switch to left-back without disrupting the structure of a defence, and he has experience stepping inside as a centre-back when required. For a coach who likes options, he offers three in one.

Coaching Relationship

That coach, Matthias Jaissle, knows exactly what he is getting. The pair worked closely together at RB Salzburg and Liefering in Austria, where Dedic developed under Jaissle’s eye. That shared history matters: Jaissle trusts him, understands his game, and is fully behind the push to get the deal done.

Inside the Club

Inside the club, the message from the head coach is uncomplicated – sign him. Jaissle is convinced Dedic can walk straight into the squad and make an immediate impact as Newcastle look to deepen their defensive resources for a long, demanding season.

Executives from both clubs are now ironing out the final clauses and conditions of what is described as a complex agreement. The framework is there, the will is there, and confidence is growing on Tyneside that the move will be completed.

If the next few days go to script, Newcastle’s new era under Jaissle will begin against Liverpool with a familiar face in the squad – and a new defensive pillar in Amar Dedic.