Defender sends out transfer alert after reported 'contact' by Leeds

Reported Leeds United target Jaka Bijol has already appeared to hint he is ready to leave Udinese this summer amidst the links to Elland Road.

- by Harriet Sutton

Italian outlet Tuttomercato claimed Leeds are "ready to make a decisive move" for Bijol, who has emerged as one of Serie A's most impressive defenders since joining Udinese in 2022.

The Slovenian international is thought to be valued around €20 million (£16.9m) and has two years remaining on his contract at the Stadio Friuli.

The report claims Bijol is one of the "hottest names" on Leeds' summer shortlist, with defensive reinforcements a top priority at Elland Road.

There are also suggestions that contact has been made already, albeit it remains unclear whether that is with Udinese or the player's representatives.

Bijol's performances appear to have caught the eye of other top Serie A outfits, with AC Milan and AS Roma also linked.