Overview
- Reports relayed Thursday say Arsenal are on the verge of an agreement to sign Red Star Belgrade midfielder Vasilije Kostov.
- The mooted package centers on about €12m (£10m) up front with bonuses that could bring the total near €20m.
- Sportinjo says the 17-year-old could travel to London this week, a claim not confirmed by either club.
- Kostov has logged 14 goals and seven assists this season and made his Serbia senior debut at 17.
- Arsenal’s pursuit fits their recent emphasis on elite youth under sporting director Andrea Berta, with Borussia Dortmund also credited with interest.