Multiple Premier League clubs are monitoring FC Midtjylland striker Franculino Dju, with Newcastle United and Leeds United among those showing interest, according to TEAMtalk. The Danish club are prepared to allow the Guinea-Bissau international to leave this summer, but only if their club record transfer fee is met.
Dju has quickly become one of the most sought-after attacking talents in Scandinavia since joining Midtjylland from Benfica in 2023. He has scored an impressive 55 goals in 107 appearances for the club, establishing himself as a prolific forward. His progress was temporarily halted by a knee injury sustained last season, which scuppered a potential January move despite significant interest from England.
Midtjylland have already rejected a €25million bid from a Saudi Pro League club earlier this summer and are demanding any future offer surpasses that figure. This would exceed the current Danish transfer record of €25million, paid when Ernest Nuamah joined RWD Molenbeek in 2023. Dju has recently returned to full fitness, scoring twice in pre-season friendlies against Cardiff City and OB, prompting renewed interest from English clubs.
Scouts from Newcastle, Leeds, Everton, Fulham, and Brentford have all extensively monitored the 21-year-old over the past year. His combination of pace, physicality, and finishing ability makes him an appealing option for teams looking to bolster their attacking options. West Ham United were also previously linked with Dju, assessing him last summer and in the winter transfer window before his injury concerns led to a halt in discussions.
Midtjylland appear confident in their valuation of the player and are not actively seeking a sale unless their financial demands are met. Any potential suitor will need to break the Danish transfer record to secure Dju’s signature, potentially leading to a protracted negotiation process as the transfer window nears its close. Securing Dju would provide a significant attacking boost to any of the interested Premier League sides.
