Newcastle enters talks with Benfica for defender Amar Dedic
11 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:14 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Newcastle United has begun negotiations with Benfica for Bosnia and Herzegovina international Amar Dedic. The talks follow the recent departure of left-back Alex Murphy. Dedic, 23, previously worked with Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle at Liefering and RB Salzburg, where he was a versatile contributor. Benfica reportedly values Dedic at €35 million after acquiring him for approximately €12 million last summer.
- •Negotiations for Amar Dedic are confirmed to be ongoing.
- •Dedic's versatility could address defensive gaps for Newcastle.
- •Benfica has set a €35 million asking price for Dedic.
- •Dedic is interested in a move to St. James’ Park.
- •Newcastle seeks to bolster its squad after losing a left-back.
- 8:19 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 BREAKING: Newcastle complete £29.5m deal for Benfica star
- 8:14 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle complete £30m move for Benfica's Dedic
- 8:09 AMBBC Sport — Newcastle complete £30m move for Benfica's Dedic
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle reach agreement with Benfica to sign Amar Dedic
- 1:54 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle progressing with move for Benfica defender Dedic
- 1:54 PMBBC Sport — Newcastle progressing with move for Benfica defender Dedic
- 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Amar Dedic Newcastle Transfer ‘Agreed’ Pending Key Detail: Breaking
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle Nearing Agreement for Benfica Defender After Left-Back Exit: Breaking
"Newcastle United finally appears to be making progress in its search for a full-back, with negotiations underway for a player Matthias Jaissle knows particularly well. Fabrizio Romano confirmed Sam C’s initial report and added on Tuesday that Newcastle has already opened club-to-club talks with Benfica over Bosnia and Herzegovina international Amar Dedic. Negotiations are ongoing […]
"Newcastle United’s pursuit of Amar Dedic appears to have taken another significant step forward. According to SportSport’s Midhat Sljivak, the Benfica defender has reportedly agreed personal terms ahead of a potential move to St. James’ Park. “The great right-back has already agreed to the transfer and negotiations are ongoing with Benfica regarding the amount of […]
"Newcastle United have reached an agreement with Benfica to sign Amar Dedic, per Sky Sports. The deal is said to be worth £29.5 million, and Dedic is set to fly to the Tyneside club to undergo his me...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 8:19 AM🚨 BREAKING: Newcastle complete £29.5m deal for Benfica star
Newcastle have announced the arrival of full-back Amar Dedić from Portuguese side Benfica.The deal has been completed for a reported fee of £29.5m.The 24-year-old, who is a full international with ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 8:14 AMNewcastle complete £30m move for Benfica's Dedic
Newcastle United sign defender Amar Dedic from Benfica for around £30m.
- BBC SportAug 18, 2026, 8:09 AMNewcastle complete £30m move for Benfica's Dedic
Newcastle United sign defender Amar Dedic from Benfica for around £30m.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 1:05 PMNewcastle reach agreement with Benfica to sign Amar Dedic
Newcastle United have reached an agreement with Benfica to sign Amar Dedic, per Sky Sports. The deal is said to be worth £29.5 million, and Dedic is set to fly to the Tyneside club to undergo his me...
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 1:54 PMNewcastle progressing with move for Benfica defender Dedic
Newcastle United are in advanced talks with Benfica regarding a deal for defender Amar Dedic.
- BBC SportAug 15, 2026, 1:54 PMNewcastle progressing with move for Benfica defender Dedic
Newcastle United are in advanced talks with Benfica regarding a deal for defender Amar Dedic.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 9:15 AMAmar Dedic Newcastle Transfer ‘Agreed’ Pending Key Detail: Breaking
Newcastle United’s pursuit of Amar Dedic appears to have taken another significant step forward. According to SportSport’s Midhat Sljivak, the Benfica defender has reportedly agreed personal terms ahead of a potential move to St. James’ Park. “The great right-back has already agreed to the transfer and negotiations are ongoing with Benfica regarding the amount of […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 8:00 AMNewcastle Nearing Agreement for Benfica Defender After Left-Back Exit: Breaking
Newcastle United finally appears to be making progress in its search for a full-back, with negotiations underway for a player Matthias Jaissle knows particularly well. Fabrizio Romano confirmed Sam C’s initial report and added on Tuesday that Newcastle has already opened club-to-club talks with Benfica over Bosnia and Herzegovina international Amar Dedic. Negotiations are ongoing […]
- Sky Sports Football—Newcastle agree deal to sign Dedic from Benfica
Newcastle United have reached an agreement with Benfica to sign defender Amar Dedic.
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