Koln 
Leeds Utd 
CONFIRMED: Dejan Ljubicic signs for D. Zagreb.
D. Zagreb beats Leeds Utd to sign Dejan Ljubicic. The defensive midfielder leaves on a free transfer, ending the rumour of Dejan Ljubicic moving to Leeds Utd.
CONFIRMED: Dejan Ljubicic signs for D. Zagreb
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Leeds Utd's pursuit of Dejan Ljubicic reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 83% probability of the verdedigende middenvelder making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Leeds Utd has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Dejan Ljubicic (29).
- Leeds Utd has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Dejan Ljubicic.
- There are few players in the current Leeds Utd squad who play in the same position as Dejan Ljubicic and have greater future potential. This means that Dejan Ljubicic's chances of distinguishing himself in the long term are increased.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Ethan Ampadu , Ilia Gruev)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Ethan Ampadu , Ilia Gruev)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Ethan Ampadu , Ilia Gruev)
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Key player as direct competitor (Ethan Ampadu , Ilia Gruev)
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Some better competitors for position (Ethan Ampadu , Ilia Gruev)
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Alternatives of Leeds Utd
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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65.8
74.3
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Matteo Prati |
 Racing
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€6.6M |
|
65.8
67.2
|
Lucas Torreira |
 Galatasaray
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€7.4M |
|
65.7
68.5
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Ayumu Seko |
 Le Havre
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€3.8M |
|
65.7
65.9
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Mario Götze |
 E. Frankfurt
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€2.3M |
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65.7
66.4
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Lassana Coulibaly |
 Lecce
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€1.5M |
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65.7
81.5
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Samir El Mourabet |
 Strasbourg
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€7.3M |
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65.6
66.5
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Martín Payero |
 Watford
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€3.9M |
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65.6
66.9
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Florian Neuhaus |
 Gladbach
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€1.5M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolò Tresoldi | 22-10-2026 | Report | |
| Estéban Lepaul | 12-10-2026 | Report | |
| Jake O'Brien | 26-08-2026 | Report | |
| Andrei Rațiu | 21-08-2026 | Report | |
| Darío Osorio | 21-08-2026 | Report | |
| Nico Elvedi | 17-08-2026 | Report | |
| Liam Delap | 29-07-2026 | Report | |
| Julian Brandt | 27-07-2026 | Report |
Dejan Ljubicic
DM (C), M (CR)
Skill: 62.5
Pot: 62.5
Team
Schalke 04
Schalke 04
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€2.1M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€1.7M – €2.5M
Who is Dejan Ljubicic?
Dejan Ljubicic (AUT) is a a box to box midfielder and currently plays for Schalke 04. Dejan Ljubicic is 29 years old (1997/10/08). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 7. Dejan Ljubicic has also been used as a deep lying playmaker and as an advanced playmaker.
Dejan Ljubicic's current transfer value is between €1.7M and €2.5M. His last transfer was from D. Zagreb to Schalke 04 in 2026. Schalke 04 paid D. Zagreb €0.8M for Dejan Ljubicic.
Dejan Ljubicic latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
