The 24-year-old has signed a five-year contract, with Newcastle reportedly paying £29.5 million. Dedic becomes the club’s sixth summer arrival and reunites with former RB Salzburg manager Matthias Jaissle.
We are delighted to announce the signing of Bosnian international full-back Amar Dedić from Portuguese giants SL Benfica.
The 24-year-old, signing on his birthday, will wear shirt number 37. Amar has penned a five-year deal to become the sixth senior addition of the summer at… pic.twitter.com/iKAIDmS0Wj
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) August 18, 2026
Sunderland have also strengthened their defence by signing France Under-21 international Dayann Methalie from Toulouse. The versatile defender joins for a reported £25.6m on a five-year deal.
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Manchester City remain in talks with Lille over Ayyoub Bouaddi. Personal terms have been agreed with the 18-year-old Morocco midfielder, but the clubs are still negotiating a potential £85m fee.
🚨 Manchester City are close to signing Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi after reaching an agreement on personal terms.
City have decided to complete the move now rather than wait until 2027, with Bouaddi set to leave Lille.
The transfer fee for the Morocco international is… pic.twitter.com/3EsFIrz2op
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 17, 2026
Bouaddi could arrive as Rodri prepares to complete his move to Barcelona. The Spanish midfielder has travelled to Catalonia for a medical after City accepted an offer worth approximately £65.4m.
Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is expected to join Juventus on loan, with the proposed agreement including an option to buy for around £8.6m. Spurs are also interested in City winger Savinho and Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo.
🚨⚪️⚫️ Juventus agree deal to sign Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham, here we go!
Spurs accept loan proposal with buy option clause – not mandatory. Vicario wanted the move and leaves #THFC today.
New goalkeeper for Juventus. pic.twitter.com/Ix6nbs9TCn
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 17, 2026
Elsewhere, Aston Villa are closing in on Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, while Aaron Wan-Bissaka has emerged as a target at right-back.
Premier League clubs have until midnight SAST at the start of 2 September to complete their remaining transfers.
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