armory are one of the clubs pursuing IMT Belgrade's Vasilije Novizic for the summer.
The Gunners' immediate focus is on their efforts to win the Premier League and reach the Champions League semi-finals by beating Sporting.
This has not stopped Arsenal from looking at potential targets for both the first team and their academy.
Mikel Arteta's side have been keeping a close eye on the Serbian market for young talent in recent weeks.
On March 2, Game Witness Covered claims from Italy Arsenal have made an offer for 17-year-old Vasilije Kostov.
At the end of that month, we news broadcast from serbia Supporting the north London club's desire to sign a young player from Red Star Belgrade. He is not the only young Serbian talent on the Premier League side's agenda.
Arsenal keen on IMT Belgrade's young star
directly Now report that Mikel Arteta's side are likely to sign Vasilije Novizic.
The 17-year-old left the academy of FK Kosmet Leposavik for FK Olej as a free agent in July 2023. A year later, he left FK Olej again as a free agent, and transferred to IMT Belgrade.
After making his first-team debut last season, the defensive midfielder has already made 52 appearances. This includes 27 appearances this season, scoring eight goals and four assists.
His league statistics this season are as follows:
- Appearances: 27
- Start: 25
- Total minutes: 2,321
- Minutes per game: 86
- Interceptions per game: 1.1
- Tackles per game: 2.0
- Balls recovered per game: 4.3
- Clearance per game: 0.7
- Duels won per game: 4.0
The Serbia U19 international has also captained his side on a few occasions this season.
His rapid rise, performances and potential have attracted interest from Arsenal, Red Star Belgrade and TSG Hoffenheim. IMT Belgrade has already rejected the latter two offers of €5 million each.
Red Star Belgrade are not giving up and have made him their top target for the summer. However, the Serbian champions will have to be wary of the Gunners, who have overtaken them in the transfer race.
DirectNow report Arsenal have no objection to offering €7m for the youngster. Their plan is to sign the contract and send him on loan to a club where he will enjoy playing regularly.
Contract, price and agent information
Vasilije Novizic will turn 18 in May, making him eligible for a move to the UK in the summer.
His contract expires in 2027, and transfer market He is worth €3.5 million. Serbian agency, Family Football, owned by agent Rade Dunjić, represents the young midfielder.
