Liverpool may return with a bid to sign 21-year-old Serbian international Aleksandar Stankovic from Inter Milan next year.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Aleksandar Stankovic remains the subject of interest from Liverpool after they briefly considered signing him in the summer transfer window during talks over a deal for Curtis Jones. While Jones joined Inter Milan, Stankovic remained at San Siro, though the Reds plan to track the 21-year-old midfielder’s progress this season.
Who is Aleksandar Stankovic?
Aleksandar Stankovic has followed in his legendary father’s footsteps and established himself as a potentially world-class midfielder in the last few years. Born in Milan, the Serb spent his formative years in Italy and graduated from the youth division at Inter Milan. However, he landed on his feet after joining Club Brugge from the Nerazzurri last year.
Stankovic was productive in the 2025/26 season, scoring nine goals and providing five assists in 55 appearances across all competitions. Meanwhile, the 21-year-old midfielder’s progress piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs, with Premier League clubs showing interest in him in the summer transfer window.
However, a summer move to the Premier League did not materialise, as he rejoined Inter Milan. The Serbian midfielder has yet to establish a foothold at San Siro, having managed only seven minutes of game time in his solitary Serie A appearance. That may lead to uneasiness for the youngster and bring prospective suitors into the picture.
Premier League move still on the horizon?
Liverpool wanted to sign Aleksandar Stankovic in the summer transfer window, but a deal did not materialsie. The continued interest is strategically sound, as the Reds are combing the market for a holding midfielder, who can take the defensive load off Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, and Alexis Mac Allister.
Signing a defensive midfielder will allow those three midfielders to flourish, as they will have the freedom to express themselves in the advanced areas. Additionally, Mac Allister’s future is uncertain after his comments this week about being “very sad” about not receiving a new contract from Liverpool, leading to renewed links with Real Madrid.
A player like Stankovic could an ideal addition to the Liverpool midfield units irrespective of Mac Allister’s future. Apart from his improving ability out of possession through impeccable reading of the game and recovery pace, he has also shown remarkable productivity in the final third. That is a kind of profile that is not easily accessible in the market, and Liverpool should go all out to sign him next year if his game-time struggles continue.