Newcastle progressing with move for Benfica defender Dedic

Newcastle United are in advanced talks with Benfica to sign defender Amar Dedic.The club have been in the market for a new right-back following the departure of veteran Kieran Trippier, who joined Wolves on a free transfer after his contract expired earlier this summer.Dedic, 23, previously worked with Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle at RB Salzburg and was a regular in the side that retained the Austrian Bundesliga title in 2023.Newcastle are understood to be progressing in discussions with B