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Sunderland must quell threat of 17-goal striker with Newcastle United admiration in Dinamo Zagreb test

A Dinamo Zagreb striker is looking to continue a stunning run of form when his side face Sunderland in the Europa League.

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 7:00 PM
Sunderland must quell threat of 17-goal striker with Newcastle United admiration in Dinamo Zagreb test
Key Things to Know
  • Sunderland face in-form Dinamo Zagreb striker Dion Beljo in Europa League action on Wearside.
  • Beljo has scored 17 goals and recorded eight assists in 17 appearances this season.
  • The 24-year-old previously admitted having an admiration for Sunderland rivals Newcastle United.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sunderland will face Dinamo Zagreb striker Dion Beljo on matchday four of the Europa League as they look to contain the in-form forward. Beljo arrives on Wearside having scored 17 goals in his last 17 games in all competitions, contributing to a total of 25 goal involvements across 17 appearances this season.

The 24-year-old Croatian forward joined Dinamo Zagreb from Augsburg in summer 2025 and scored 38 goals in 48 matches during his debut season. Beljo has reportedly attracted transfer interest from Premier League sides including Manchester United, Chelsea, Everton, and Tottenham Hotspur, and previously revealed his admiration for Sunderland's rivals, Newcastle United.

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