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title: "Leeds: Dion Drena Beljo names Whites as one of favourite clubs"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-dion-drena-beljo-names-whites-as-one-of-favourite-clubs/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Leeds United News"
published: "2022-12-04T14:20:45Z"
modified: "2022-12-04T14:20:45Z"
---

# Leeds: Dion Drena Beljo names Whites as one of favourite clubs

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) have been named as one of Dion Drena Beljo’s favourite [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) sides, according to Sky Sports journalist [Florian Plettenberg](https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1598983278446653441).**

### The Lowdown: Beljo profiled

Beljo is an out-and-out [centre-forward](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/dion-drena-beljo/profil/spieler/618350) who plies his trade with Croatian side NK Osijek.

The 20-year-old has already scored [30](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/dion-drena-beljo/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/618350) senior goals during his club career and has represented Croatia at under-21 level. He could be on the move in 2023, though, and it seems as if he is a fan of the Whites.

### The Latest: Plettenberg’s post

Plettenberg interviewed Beljo and relayed some comments on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1598983278446653441) on Saturday morning. He said that Beljo is ready for the next step in his career, with Osijek wanting €6m (£5.1m) for his services.

The Sky Sports reporter also asked the forward for his favourite team in England, with Newcastle and Leeds being the answers.

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### The Verdict: Leeds to act?

Beljo could well be a star of the future, and with Leeds needing a new forward due to Patrick Bamford’s struggles with [form](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/patrick-bamford/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/183334) and [fitness](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/patrick-bamford/verletzungen/spieler/183334) this year, the Croatian could be a shrewd target.

He has already found the net with ease at senior level and wouldn’t break the bank at Elland Road bank for just over £5m, so he could provide Jesse Marsch with another solid attacking option.

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There has been nothing to suggest that Leeds are keen on Beljo, but his comments could make the Yorkshire club take note.