Tottenham Hotspur are battling several of their rivals for a young midfielder who has been likened to Arsenal star Declan Rice.
Tottenham’s inability to progress the ball from back to front was one of the major issues under Thomas Frank.
That perhaps explains why Spurs are reportedly ready to spend big on a midfield playmaker in the summer, with their squad looking in need of major surgery.
It has emerged over recent weeks that Tottenham have scouted a 20-year-old Serbian midfield sensation, but the Lilywhites have now discovered that they will face plenty of competition for his services.
Tottenham battling three rivals for Aleksandar Stankovic
The player in question is Aleksandar Stankovic, son of Inter Milan legend Dejan, who has been turning a lot of heads with his performances for Club Brugge this season.
The 20-year-old deep-lying playmaker has taken his game to a new level since joining the Belgian side from Inter last summer, and it has now been revealed that Tottenham Hotspur could battle Chelsea, Arsenal and Man United for his services.
A senior recruitment figure has told TEAMtalk about Stankovic: “Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs and United have been regular visitors to see Stankovic. He is a real class act. Not dissimilar to a young Declan Rice – that’s the comparison for me. You can see he’s inherited his class from his father. This kid is a major talent.”
Inter Milan will have a big say on Stankovic’s future
TEAMtalk reveal that the youngster is keeping an open mind about his long-term future amidst the interest in his services.
However, Inter will have a major say on where the player ends up, with the Serie A giants having two back clauses for Stankovic in the summers of 2026 and 2027.
Sources close to the midfielder suggest that while he would relish the chance to return to the San Siro one day, he is also increasingly aware of the growing admiration from England.