'Well-rounded' Bijol has joined Leeds 'in his prime'

BBC Radio Leeds reporter Adam Pope says summer signing Jaka Bijol, who joined from Serie A side Udinese for an undisclosed fee, will be an "experienced addition" to Daniel Farke's squad for the club's return to the top-flight.

Speaking about Leeds United's second summer acquisition, Pope said: "From what I understand about the way the club are going about survival in the Premier League, they want to be strong in both boxes.

"Jaka Bijol is a centre-back that can also play in midfield. He can score goals and he will be a presence defensively because of his size.

"I think he fits right into the physicality that the club believe they need to stay up in the Premier League.

"I would like to think he will be an addition to what's already a big enough backline. However, [Pascal] Struijk has been injured for two seasons in a row now.

"It might be that the club has to let a player go to help with the financial parameters that are around but, right now, he is definitely an addition. He is an experienced one as well.

"He is 26 years old so they have signed him in his prime. He has made more than 50 appearances for Slovenia, having made his debut as a teenager. He has played in Germany and Russia and Italy, so that's pretty good pedigree.

"He seems to be a well-rounded guy. I think it sounds like - character-wise, experience-wise and position-wise - the club might have found a really good fit for what they require."

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