Highly rated Croatian youngster Dion Drena Beljo has revealed his surprise admiration for Leeds United as he admits he would like a move to the Premier League at some point.
Beljo has been earning himself a growing reputation with NK Osijek, with a tally of eight goals and two assists in 16 appearances in the SuperSport NHL this season.
Those numbers have only helped to add to his growing reputation after he bagged 15 goals and four
He is already being linked with a move around Europe, with several sides thought to be keen on his signature and the Bundesliga particularly interested in him.
The Premier League has been named as a potential destination as well, with West Ham already linked in the summer and more clubs sure to join the list if he continues to score goals with regularity.
With the January transfer window around the corner, the rumour mill is likely to start whirring before too long in what should be a busy month of deals following the World Cup.
That prompted Sky Sports Germany to sit down for a conversation with the 20-year-old, who revealed his surprise admiration of Leeds.
” I wouldn’t mind winning the Premier League either. I watch almost every game in England. Honestly,” he told them.
“The best players in the world play there. The Premier League is the best league in the world. Of course, there are Bayern, Paris and Real in the other leagues.
“But in England there are so many teams with a lot of quality. I watch the games because I play a virtual manager game with my friends.
“Most recently Manchester United (are his favourite team) because of Cristiano Ronaldo, but there is another team that will surely surprise you: Newcastle United!
“Because when I was a kid, I watched the film ‘Goal’ and the player in that film fulfilled his dream of a professional career at Newcastle.
“I think Newcastle will be even better in real life. Because of their financial power and the incredible fans. I also like Leeds United, by the way.”
