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.
13. No.33
Another vacated following a loan exit last summer, this time for Isaac Schmidt. The full-back is not expected to have a role in Farke's squad next season. | Getty Images
14. No.34
Last owned by Diogo Monteiro in 2023, but vacant since. Was also Pascal Struijk's choice during the 2019/20 Championship title-winning campaign. Photo: Kristian Skeie - UEFA
15. No.35
Was Charlie Cresswell's choice during the 2021/22 campaign but untouched since. | Getty Images
17. No.37
James Debayo donned the No.37 in two appearances during the 2024/25 campaign. Has since left Elland Road and the shirt remains up for grabs. | Getty Images
18. No.38
Was Crysencio Summerville's number for a few years before he switched to the N0.10 prior to his West Ham move. Last belonged to Alfie McCalmont in 2022/23. | Getty Images