Four of England’s biggest clubs have stepped up their scouting of midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic. These teams include Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester United. TEAMtalk’s transfer expert Graeme Bailey says that scouts are closely tracking the 20-year-old’s breakout season in Belgium.
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The report compares the Serbian international to England star Declan Rice. It points to Stankovic’s physical strength and his calm play on the ball as his best traits. However, one big problem stands in the way of a deal.
Inter Milan, his old club, still hold a massive say in where he goes next because of a specific rule in his contract. Bailey explains that while the player is open to a move, the Italian giants have a buy-back option. This makes it much harder for English teams to swoop in and sign him this summer.
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Aleksandar Stankovic has seen his career take off since leaving the San Siro for good in July 2025. He had a strong loan spell at FC Luzern before moving to Club Brugge. He quickly became a vital part of their midfield. Now 20 years old, he is already a regular for the Serbian national team.
He earned his senior caps during the latest World Cup qualifiers. Stankovic’s value has shot up to an all-time high. His games in the Champions League have really stood out to scouts. He shows a knack for controlling the game that is rare for someone his age.
The next summer transfer window looks like a tactical chess match. Inter Milan hold a buy-back clause worth about €22 million for 2026. Arsenal or Chelsea might try to bid more than that. If they do, Inter could just use their option to bring him back. They could then keep him for their own squad or sell him right away for a bigger profit. This contract situation means Premier League clubs have to be very careful how they negotiate.
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They will likely need to offer enough money to make Club Brugge happy. At the same time, they have to prove to the player that moving to England is better for his career than going back to Italy. A move looks likely because of how much interest there is and how well he has handled senior football. Even so, Inter Milan clearly hold all the cards. In the end, Stankovic’s immediate future depends on whether the Nerazzurri decide to use that clause.
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