Manchester City and Newcastle are united were in attendance in Croatia to watch 18-year-old forward Anton Matkovic in action, sparking rumours of a move.
According to the Italian outlet Interista, Manchester City and Newcastle United are among the teams that are scouting attacker Anton Matkovic ahead of the summer window. Scouts from the two clubs were present in Croatia to watch the 18-year-old forward inaction, with rumours of a move picking up momentum.
Premier League duo watching Anton Matkovic
Scouts from Premier League sides are extremely busy finding the next best talent from around, as there’s a big race in the background to snap top-quality talents into the English game. Newcastle United, with all their problems with FFP, is eager to bring in some top-notch young profiles so as to develop them.
Manchester City has been busy doing the same for many years now, and their persistence has resulted in the signing of a few stars who have gone on to become first-team professionals, albeit elsewhere. From a youth perspective, The Cityzens have been relentless in the pursuit of excellent young talents and have made a massive profit over the years by selling them to other clubs, many of them in the Premier League.
Now, they are looking at a new prospect that may be very close to joining the first team ranks rather than the U21s or below. Croatian talent Anton Matkovic has been on their radar, with scouts from Manchester City and Newcastle United present to watch the 18-year-old forward in action for his side Osijek, taking on domestic side Lokomotiva Zagreb.
With the Magpies representatives also present, there is a high chance that either side will likely approach, considering they liked what they saw with the 18-year-old forward. The report talks about Inter Milan’s interest but concedes that the Premier League clubs might have a more significant say in proceedings.
Anton Matkovic is interesting, on the other hand
Manchester City and Newcastle United are only the latest Premier League sides to show an interest in the 18-year-old forward. There have been other sides keen as well, with Everton and Fulham also considering moves for the teenage attacker.
The lure of Manchester City or Newcastle United might make an enormous appeal to the 18-year-old forward, but at those other sides, he might find game time more straightforward to come by. Hence, should he leave Osijek, Matkovic might have a big decision on his hands that may be influenced by regular game time ahead of the summer.
