earlier this month, sports witness Belgian claims about Arsenal’s interest in Aleksandar Stankovic covered up.
This came as the London side were also mentioned as contenders in Italy, with Inter Milan having a buyback clause for the player.
The Nerazzurri sold the midfielder to Club Brugge, where the player is thriving. He has scored seven times and assisted five times in all competitions.
He has also impressed in the Champions League, which is perhaps an indication of why Arsenal are interested.
Some background has now emerged on the Gunners’ interest and it comes from Italy.
Arsenal is sending officials for Stankovic
transfer market Reports on the 20-year-old’s future suggest Inter Milan are keen to bring him back.
The Serie A leaders can exercise a €23m buyback clause in the summer. The club is convinced of the idea, Henrikh Mkhitaryan has reached his peak. The youngster is being seen as a replacement for the Armenian, who has struggled in the last few months.
Meanwhile, Inter are aware of the Premier League’s interest. Arsenal are sending an official to watch the Serbian at Club Brugge’s Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid tonight, reports claim.
The Belgian side played out a 3-3 draw in the first leg of the play-off and Stankovic could have an impact on whether they progress or not.
Arsenal need ‘indecent offer’
The report further clarifies that Inter Milan are likely to re-sign Stankovic and sell him in the summer.
Arsenal may have the chance to do so and may need to make an ‘indecent offer’ to execute the deal. The amount has not been specified but it will be more than €23m. This would help the Nerazzurri make a profit from the sale.
How Stankovic performs in the next few months could also decide things. Even during his time with Inter U19, he had the ability to score goals from midfield. He is living up to that reputation and Arsenal are no strangers to players of that profile.
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