"Arsenal scouts, amongst others from several clubs, watched on as Red Star Belgrade's teenage prodigy Vasilije Kostov netted the Serbians' only goal in a 1-0 win over Swedish club Malmo on Thursday night. You may like Kostov has scored against FC Porto [pictured] and Malmo in European competition this term (Image credit: Getty Images) The central midfield has been in inspired form this season with five goals and five assists in the Serbian Super Liga."
"In an interview with the Daily Mirror, Red Star Belgrade chief executive Zvezdan Terzic has claimed the club recently received an offer 'worth 20million (17.45m)' for Kostov. That represents a considerable outlay for most clubs in Europe, therefore it is most likely to be one of the continent's bigger teams that has supposedly formalised their interest. Dubbed the 'Balkan Barella' due to playing style similarities with Inter Milan and Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella,"
Arsenal scouts observed Red Star Belgrade teenager Vasilije Kostov score in a 1-0 Europa League win over Malmo, adding to a goal against FC Porto in European competition. Kostov operates as an attacking central midfielder and has registered five goals and five assists in the Serbian Super Liga this season. He recently made his senior international debut and remains 17, meaning Brexit rules prevent an international transfer until the summer when he turns 18. Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich are also linked, and Red Star's chief executive said the club received a €20 million offer. Kostov has been nicknamed the 'Balkan Barella' for stylistic similarities to Nicolo Barella.
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