Leeds United are soon expected to confirm their second signing of the summer with Jaka Bijol arriving from Udinese. The 26-year-old will become Daniel Farke’s first fee-paying transfer of the window, following striker Lukas Nmecha’s free agent move from VfL Wolfsburg last weekend.
With Sky Sports reporting that medical tests are complete and a deal is edging closer, Bijol can soon enjoy his honeymoon before reporting for pre-season next month, and he’ll also have the chance to pick out a squad number. The centre-back has worn No.29 in all but one of his nine seasons in senior football but that is currently on the back of Willy Gnonto.
While Gnonto could vacate the spot in search of something different himself, as things stand Bijol will need to find a new number. And below, the YEP has taken a look at every available option.
7. No.27
Previously been owned by Ian Poveda who officially gave it up when leaving permanently in 2024. Other past owners include Alex Mowatt and Robbie Fowler. | Getty Images
8. No.28
Darlow claimed the No.28 shirt when first joining Leeds in the summer of 2023, before moving to claim No.26 for the past two years. Has been vacant since, with previous owners including Weston McKennie and Gaetano Berardi. | Getty Images
9. No.30
Became available last summer following Joe Gelhardt's season-long loan move to Hull City. Like Ramazani and Harrison, it feels unlikely he'll return to claim it for next season. | Getty Images
10. No.31
Left untouched for almost a decade, having last been worn by Lewie Coyle during the 2016/17 campaign. | AFP via Getty Images
11. No.32
Liam Cooper kicked off his Leeds career as No.32 before working his way up to No.6. And it hasn't been touched since he gave it up in 2015. | Getty Images
12. No.33
Belonged to Isaac Schmidt last season but available, following his loan move to Werder Bremen in the summer. | Getty Images