Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly keen on signing 17-year-old Serbian prodigy Andrija Maksimovic from Red Star Belgrade.
Andrija Maksimovic has been likened to Lionel Messi because of his playing style, and he has attracted the attention of Chelsea and Liverpool. According to a report by TEAMtalk, the Premier League bigwigs will have to pay a substantial amount of money in order to sign the player.
The development will come as a major warning for the two English clubs, and it will be interesting to see if they are prepared to break the bank for him. The teenage sensation has been a key performer for Red Star Belgrade this season with 12 goal contributions in 16 games. He could develop into a key player for Chelsea and Liverpool as well.
The 17-year-old is capable of operating as an attacking midfielder as well as a winger. He will add goals and creativity to the Chelsea attack if he joins the club. The Blues could certainly use more quality in the final third. They have shown a willingness to invest in talented young players since the change of ownership, and it is no surprise that they want to sign the “Serbian Messi”.
Meanwhile, Liverpool need more quality in the side as well, and the 17-year-old would be a quality long-term investment for them. It will be interesting to see if they can win the race for his signature. Both clubs have the financial muscle to pay a premium for him, and it will be interesting to see if they decide to come forward with an official proposal to sign the player.
Maksimovic could be tempted to join
The opportunity to play in the Premier League will be quite attractive for the youngster, and Liverpool and Chelsea will be attractive destinations for him. The Premier League duo are two of the biggest clubs in the world, and they could provide him with the platform to push for trophies regularly.
Furthermore, Chelsea and Liverpool have a proven track record of nurturing young players, and they could help the 17-year-old fulfil his world-class potential. Even if Chelsea and Liverpool have to pay a premium to sign the player now, they should look to press ahead with the move for the player. He could end up justifying the investment in the long term.
