Manchester United are in a fierce battle with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur for the signing of Club Brugge midfielder Aleksandar Stanković. TEAMtalk.
Stankovic progressed through Inter Milan’s U17, U19 and U20 squads before being loaned out to Swiss club FC Luzern, where he turned heads in 40 appearances.
A sustainable midfield opportunity never materialized, leading to another temporary spell at Lucerne before completing a permanent transfer to Belgium last summer, signing for Club Brugge KV.
Since becoming Belgian champion 19 times, Stankovic has delivered notable performances in both the Jupiler Pro League and the UEFA Champions League. He played in all eight European matches and contributed to a play-off place alongside Atlético Madrid.
In total, he made 37 appearances in all competitions, scoring seven times and registering four assists for Ivan Leko’s side in their quest for the league title.
On the international stage, the 20-year-old was valued at £13 million by Transfer marketfurther showed his potential during the most recent break, becoming Serbia’s youngest World Cup qualifying scorer since Lazar Marković in 2013, with interest in his services continuing to grow.
According to TEAMtalkMan Utd are among a number of Premier League clubs showing interest in a move for Stankovic in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Conflict
Although the Serbian midfielder is strongly considering a return to Inter, he is also aware of growing interest from other clubs, especially in the Premier League, the report said.
However, the Red Devils face stiff competition from Premier League rivals TEAMtalk report that Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are keeping a close eye on the 20-year-old ahead of a potential summer move.
A strong run of results has put United back into Champions League contention, with standout wins over Manchester City and Arsenal marking an impressive start in the dugout for Michael Carrick.
With Casemiro leaving when his contract expires this summer, the current options in midfield are Bruno Fernandes, Manuel Ugarte, Mason Mount and Kobbie Mainoo.
Ugarte aside, that team leans heavily towards attack-oriented qualities, and that’s where Stankovic could be a natural fit.
If a transfer is agreed, he could help anchor United’s midfield for the long term by playing alongside Kobbie Mainoo, while Fernandes and Mount can operate higher up the pitch where they are most effective.
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