DONE DEAL: Leeds submitted a proposal of £9.9 million for the Austrian star, but it fell well short of Koln’s £10 million demand, and an even better offer was not received….GO HERE FOR MORE…

Dejan Ljubicic was being bid on by Leeds, but he has not signed.
Leeds kept an eye on 26-year-old Ljubicic during the window. Leeds put out a proposal of £3.3 million for the Austrian star, but it fell well short of Koln’s £6 million asking price, and no better offer was received.

Despite his contract expiring in 2025, he has had a strong start to 2024–25, with four goals and four assists in four games. Ljubicic doesn’t want to sign on, according to Christian Keller, Koln’s sporting director, according to Geiss Blog.

“Dejo and I discussed this very openly, right at the beginning of pre-season and also recently. His position at the moment is that he wants to concentrate on the season and play the football he can play again.”

Could Leeds still be interested in a move to sign Ljubicic?

The signing of Tanaka might mean that any interest from Leeds has wained. But, the lack of a no.10 arrival at Elland Road means that if Ljubicic becomes available in January, Leeds’ interest is likely to remain.

Ljubicic’s midfield versatility has seen him play on both flanks, as a no.6 in holding midfield or as a 10 for the German side over the past 12 months. Ljubicic’s value is only going to decrease come January.

As his contract winds down, Leeds will have a decision to make in January. Either move on from Ljubicic, make another offer with Koln likely to request less or sign the “special” star on a free come the summer.