Newcastle United have reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Portuguese giants Benfica to sign Bosnian international right-back **Amar Dedić** for a package worth around £30 million.
The 23-year-old defender, who had a reported **€50 million release clause**, is now set to make the move to the Premier League after Benfica agreed to a significantly lower fee.
According to transfer journalist **Ben Jacobs**, the two clubs have reached an agreement, with Dedić expected to sign a **five-year contract** at St James’ Park.
> “Newcastle United reach an agreement in principle with Benfica to sign Amar Dedic. Fee is around £30m,” Jacobs reported.
He added that the move has been strongly influenced by Newcastle’s head coach **Matthias Jaissle**, who is understood to have identified Dedić as an important addition to his squad.
### **Dedić Could Face Liverpool Immediately**
The Bosnian defender could make his Newcastle debut against **Liverpool** in the opening weekend of the Premier League, subject to completion of the transfer and registration formalities.
The move represents another significant piece of Newcastle’s rebuilding project as the club looks to reshape its squad and strengthen its defensive options.
Dedić brings versatility and international experience to the Magpies, having established himself as one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s promising young defenders.
Newcastle’s reported pursuit of Dedić comes amid a period of considerable change at the club.
With several players reportedly leaving and **Eddie Howe** departing as manager, the club is entering a new phase under Jaissle.
The arrival of Dedić could therefore be viewed as part of a broader attempt to build a squad suited to the new manager’s tactical vision.
If the deal is completed, Newcastle will have secured a highly rated young defender for around **£30 million**, considerably below his reported €50 million release clause.
For Dedić, meanwhile, the transfer represents the next major step in his career—and a chance to prove himself on one of the biggest stages in European football.
