Fresh Jaka Bijol claim emerges after talk of Liverpool FC interest in Leeds United star
Liverpool are closely following Leeds United defender Jaka Bijol, a report has claimed.
The 27-year-old only made the move to Elland Road in the last summer window, sealing a £15m move from Serie A outfit Udinese.
He had to bide his time upon arriving in West Yorkshire but is now a key figure in Daniel Farke’s squad.
There has been talk of interest from elsewhere in the Premier League and Liverpool have been named as admirers in various reports.
Fresh Jaka Bijol claim
According to Fichajes, the Slovenia international is being followed closely by the Merseyside giants.
The interest is thought to have stemmed from uncertainty surrounding Ibrahima Konate, who is due to see his contract expire at the end of the season.
His departure would create a significant hole in the centre-back department at Anfield, one that could be filled by the capture of Bijol.
It has been suggested Leeds will not be quick to part with Bijol, who is under contract in LS11 until 2030.
Possibility of summer interest
In a recent interview with Football Insider, former Premier League scout Mick Brown discussed the possibilty of summer interest in Bijol.
He said: “Bijol has been fantastic for Leeds so far this season. The problem they might have is, any player playing at a high level for Leeds or any other club in their position is going to attract a lot of interest.
“There’s still a possibility they could go down, they’re not out of it yet, and if that happens they might find it very hard to keep hold of him.
“But even if they don’t, there are a few Premier League clubs who will be looking at him. Given the type of player he is, a physical defender, not afraid to put his foot and his head in and help the team, there’s always going to be interest.
“Leeds won’t want to lose him because he’s been a big part of the success they’ve had this season.
“Centre-back is a position they’ve had issues in before, but he’s come in there alongside Joe Rodon who has also really impressed me, and made a real stable backline.”