Benfica Transfer Market: Dedic in Talks for England Move

Premier League clubs are reportedly eyeing Amar Dedic, with Newcastle leading the chase. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Magpies have initiated discussions with Benfica for the Bosnian full-back.

Negotiations between the two clubs commenced on Tuesday. The same source indicates Dedic's interest in a move to St. James' Park. English media had previously reported that the right-back was on Newcastle's radar.

Dedic comes with the seal of approval from Matthias Jaissle, a coach with whom he shares a strong history. Jaissle, who officially succeeded Eddie Howe at the Magpies less than a week ago, previously coached the Bosnian at Liefering in 2020/21 and at RB Salzburg between 2022 and 2023.

It was under the German coach's guidance that the current Benfica full-back established himself at the Austrian giants, tallying three goals and four assists in 38 games during the 2022/23 season. Their partnership concluded in July 2023 when Jaissle was signed by Saudi club Al Ahli, but his coaching staff has closely monitored Dedic's development at the Estádio da Luz.

Jaissle's coaching staff at Newcastle includes Florens Koch, a pivotal figure in Dedic's development. The German coach was responsible for the right-back's personal growth during his time in Salzburg's youth academy.

Benfica invested 10 million euros to sign Amar Dedic in the summer of 2025. The 23-year-old full-back penned a contract until 2030 and is protected by a 50 million euro release clause.

Dedic's participation in the World Cup with the Bosnia national team contributed to him starting the season as a substitute at Benfica, with Bah featuring in the first four official matches. Marco Silva also has Daniel Banjaqui as an option for the position.