Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterNewcastle United have agreed their next signing of the summer.The Toon have had a dramatic summer, losing manager Eddie Howe halfway through pre-season, while selling the likes of Anthony Gordon, Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali for big fees.But it's veteran right-back Kieran Trippier who appears to have finally been replaced with Newcastle's latest move in the market, as new boss Matthias Jaissle will hope to get a key man in before the season starts.Newcastle United agree deal for Amar DedicFourFourTwo's Joe Donnohue recently noted that he expected Newcastle to sign Amar Dedic, who made 52 appearances under Jaissle at Red Bull Salzburg.Given Newcastle's need to refresh their options at full-back after Kieran Trippier's exit and Tino Livramento's persistent injuries, Dedic could be an option given he already knows the manager's demands, he wrote in a report. You may like Newcastle United close in on first outfield signing of the Matthias Jaissle era Newcastle United agree �23m fee for Ajax wonderkid: report Release clause activated as Newcastle United line up first transfer after Eddie Howe resignation: report Now, SportSportin Bosnia have reported that Dedic has already agreed to the transfer, with the Magpies just needing to agree terms with Benfica.The report states that Newcastle want to pay no more than 30 million for the talent, and that, There will be no problems in the agreement, because the Portuguese giant are ready to sell.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Dedic moved to Lisbon last year following a short loan spell with Marseille, playing 43 times in all competitions before beginning this season with two appearances for the Eagles.After the big-money sales of Guimaraes and Tonali, Newcastle have made a concerted effort to move to a model that sees them pick up young talent they can develop, rather than compete for the biggest names.Last year, the Toon were linked with the likes of Hugo Ekitike, James Trafford, Benjamin Sesko and Joao Pedro, only to be beaten to the punch by so-called Big Six clubs for each.This summer, however, has seen a change in approach, with 20-year-olds Bazoumana Toure, Ewen Jaoen and Aladji Bamba signing from Hoffenheim, Reims, and Monaco respectively, while teenager Sean Steur still only 18 is expected to plug the sizeable gap left by midfield departures.Any deal for Dedic would take the Magpies spend up to around �170-180m.The 23-year-old is worth 20m, as per Transfermarkt. Newcastle's Premier League season begins against Liverpool.TOPICSNewcastle UnitedBenficaTransfer newsMark WhiteSocial Links NavigationContent EditorMark White is the Digital Content Editor at FourFourTwo. During his time on the brand, Mark has written three cover features on Mikel Arteta, Martin Odegaard and the Invincibles, and has written pieces on subjects ranging from Sir Bobby Robsons time at Barcelona to the career of Robinho. An encyclopedia of football trivia and collector of shirts, he first joined the team back in 2020 as a staff writer.
