Arsenal Opening Bid for 17-Year-Old Vasilije Kostov Rebuffed as Inter, Juventus and Bayern Circle
Red Star’s leverage from his deal through 2028 is pushing talks toward a club-record fee.
Overview
- Arsenal have lodged an opening offer reported at about £17m/€20m for Red Star Belgrade’s Vasilije Kostov, which the Serbian club has rejected, according to multiple reports citing Calciomercato.it.
- Inter Milan, Juventus and Bayern Munich are also in the frame, with Inter viewed as well positioned through ties to club legend Dejan Stanković and representation links involving Nikola Kolarov.
- Red Star are holding out for a record sale for the 17-year-old playmaker, with his contract running until 2028 strengthening their negotiating stance.
- Reports say Kostov favors a Premier League move and views Arsenal as an appealing destination, a factor that could influence the competition.
- Kostov has broken through for club and country this season, posting roughly 12 goals and 6 assists and earning a senior Serbia cap as one of the nation’s youngest internationals.