Who is Dion Beljo? Dinamo Zagreb striker being monitored by Manchester United & Newcastle United
The 120-goal striker is being monitored by several clubs.
Dinamo Zagreb striker Dion Beljo has emerged as a leading target for a growing number of Premier League clubs following his impressive goalscoring exploits in Croatia.
Manchester United and Newcastle United are among the clubs monitoring the striker, with other clubs like Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Brighton, Brentford and Leeds United also interested.
The 24-year-old striker further enhanced his reputation during Dinamo Zagreb’s 2-0 win over Sunderland in the UEFA Europa League. Beljo scored the second goal for the Blues at the Stadium of Light.
This has marked a superb campaign for Beljo, who has scored 20 goals and registered nine assists across competitions this season. In his entire professional career, he has scored a credible 120 goals in 272 matches.
Media reports said that scouts from Newcastle United and Leeds United were present to watch Beljo, while Sunderland are also interested. Manchester United are also interested in him to strengthen their attacking options.
Benjamin Sesko has struggled with form and fitness issues and has managed only 76 minutes of Premier League football this season. As a result, Beljo has emerged as a favourite for the Manchester United hierarchy during the January transfer window.
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Dion Beljo profile
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Born in Zagreb, Croatia, Beljo started his youth career with HNK Cibalia’s academy. The left-footed striker made his senior debut during the 2018-19 season in Croatia’s third tier. He scored 10 goals, helping Cibalia earn promotion.
He then joined top-flight club NK Osijek in 2019. After signing his first professional contract in 2020, he moved on loan to Istra 1961 in 2021. He enjoyed a breakthrough season, scoring 15 goals in 34 league appearances.
After returning to Osijek, he registered eight goals in 15 appearances during the first half of the 2022-23 campaign.
His performances caught the eye of German side FC Augsburg, who signed him in January 2023 for a reported fee of €3 million. He made his Bundesliga debut against Borussia Dortmund on January 22.
Beljo joined Rapid Vienna on a season-long loan at the start of the 2024-25 season, scoring 10 goals in 29 league appearances. After the end of the loan, he returned to Croatia to sign for Dinamo Zagreb. In his first season, he scored 31 league goals, helping the Blues win the Croatian league title.
The 6ft 5in forward earned his first senior Croatia call-up in June 2023 for the UEFA Nations League Finals. He made his international debut on October 12, 2023, in a 1-0 home defeat against Turkey during UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying. So far, he has earned four international caps, scoring once.
Which clubs are interested in signing Dion Beljo?
Manchester United, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Brighton, Brentford and Leeds United are reportedly monitoring Dion Beljo.
How many goals has Dion Beljo scored for Dinamo Zagreb this season?
Dion Beljo has scored 20 goals and provided nine assists across competitions this season.
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