Newcastle United are in advanced talks to sign Benfica right-back Amar Dedic for about £30m. The potential move would address the need created by Kieran Trippier’s summer departure and could provide immediate cover while Tino Livramento recovers from a calf injury.

Dedic, 23, previously played under Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle at RB Salzburg, where he helped win the 2023 Austrian Bundesliga title. The Bosnia and Herzegovina international has 31 caps and posted strong carrying statistics in Portugal last season, ranking among Primeira Liga full-backs for progressive and attacking-third carries.