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January striker target already loves Newcastle United – and scored against Sunderland

The Magpies have been linked with a move for Dinamo Zagreb foward Dion Drena Beljo…

By Stuart Jamieson · Chronicle Live

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 2:07 PM

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Dinamo Zagreb striker Drena Beljo is reportedly on Newcastle United's radar for a potential January transfer.
Beljo scored against Sunderland during Dinamo Zagreb's 2-0 Europa League win at the Stadium of Light.
The 24-year-old previously expressed his admiration for Newcastle United in a 2022 interview.

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Dinamo Zagreb forward Drena Beljo has emerged as a January transfer target for Newcastle United according to a report from the iPaper. The 24-year-old striker has scored 13 goals in 11 Croatian league matches and four goals in three Europa League appearances this season, including a goal against Sunderland in a 2-0 victory at the Stadium of Light.

Beljo previously expressed an affinity for Newcastle in a 2022 interview, citing the movie Goal as well as the club's passionate fanbase and financial backing. Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle is seeking attacking reinforcements as current forwards Yoane Wissa and William Osula have only managed one goal each so far this campaign.

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