Rumoured Andrija Zivkovic

[the wes 7,212]

Chelsea are reportedly lining up a transfer bid for 18-year-old Partizan Belgrade winger Andrija Zivkovic

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Zivkovic became the youngest ever Serbian international, aged just 17, when he faced Japan in 2013, and his record-breaking antics appear to have caught the attention of Blues

boss Jose Mourinho.

The youngster scored seven goals in 40 appearances for Partizan this season, which has been enough to convince Mourinho to consider an offer, according to reports.

If successful with a bid, it is thought the Blues would immediately send the youngster out on loan due to work permit complications.

http://metro.co.uk/2015/06/17/chelsea-line-up-transfer-offer-for-partizan-belgrades-andrija-zivkovic-5251196/#ixzz3dR6pEjTI

[the wes 7,212]

they are saying hes the new messi how many times have we heard that about a player ffs

Chelsea Serbian target Andrija Zivkovic has been dubbed a new Lionel Messi by the Belgian media after his explosion on to the world scene. The 18 year old has already represented the full Serbia national team, and has been compared to the Barcelona legend because of performances at the U20 World Cup in New Zealand.

Belgian newspaper Het Belang van Limburg have documented the best talent coming through at the moment and the Chelsea target has been highlighted as one to watch out for. The Partizan Belgrade midfield star has been labelled as the ‘new Messi’ after he became the youngest player to play for Serbia in 2013. The player was just 17 years old when he made his international debut, and his performances for his club this season have brought him to the attention of Chelsea.

We covered on reports this week from Italy that Chelsea are closing in on signing Zivkovic, and will immediately look to loan him out to Serie A side Sampdoria due to the issues of getting a work permit for the youngster. The midfielder has only represented Serbia twice since making his debut in 2013, and therefore under the criteria for work permits Chelsea would have to apply for one to be issued.

Therefore an option is to send him to Italy, and at the same time he is likely to get more first team chances with the Serie A side. Chelsea did a similar thing with Bertrand Traore when he arrived at the club from Auxerre. He was shipped out to Vitese on loan for two seasons because of work permit problems, but he is set to return this summer to finally join up with his Chelsea teammates.

http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/chelsea-to-sign-new-messi-this-summer

[Unionjack 7,531]

Just what we need. Another 'new Messi' to put on the loanagoround.

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

This is the guy from the U20 World Cup. That left footed winger I think. He is very good, I've watched Serbia v Mali in the semifinals and he stole the show. Scored one and could have scored and assist another. Before that I saw some highlights from the group phase where he scored a beauty from a free kick.

[nyikolajevics 2,422]

Just what we need. Another 'new Messi' to put on the loanagoround.

Why not? We made a lot of money with signings like him.

[Mechromancer 262]

Yeah, but he's something special, obviously. I mean, he's first team material, if we sign him.

He scored a nice goal against Mexico.

But his exhibition against Uruguay was: Wow. Really impressive. I don't see all the games, but nothing impressed me more than that.

[Unionjack 7,531]

Why not? We made a lot of money with signings like him.

Didn't say we didn't. Its just that our priority should be upgrading our 1st team and adding the depth we badly need.

[nyikolajevics 2,422]

Didn't say we didn't. Its just that our priority should be upgrading our 1st team and adding the depth we badly need.

We can do them simultaneously Making money from young players can help us finance new players.

[Unionjack 7,531]

We can do them simultaneously Making money from young players can help us finance new players.

And I know we can. Its just I dont see any urgency or organization concerning incoming but see more and more 'rumours' about lads leaving when we already have a small squad. I dont tend to get nervous but ......... Ive got skid marks.

[LukakutoStamford 779]

Different market this summer. My guess is that Jose is waiting for certain dominos to take place and then he'll have less opposition or players that weren't available become available.

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

He's just assisted Serbia's winner against Brazil in the 117th minute. Haven't watched the entire tournament, but the Romanian commentators said he's the best player of the tournament by a mile. He looked like that in those 3 matches I've watched at this tournament.

Serbia U20 have won the World Cup Well deserved, great generation they have.

edit: Brazilians just seem to be useless at every level these days, no matter it is youth or seniors. Three minutes before penalty kicks in a WC Final and they bomb forward like rabid dogs. Then Serbia goes on the counter and kills them in three or fours passes.

[empire of emotions 247]

serbia winning the world cup in football...against brazil in final...i must be dreaming.

[ulvhedin 473]

Looked really good in final,some great passes. Of course its one match on youth level but there is potential for sure.

[TheIceMan 596]

definitely have to buy this kid!

[Mechromancer 262]

Looks like Benfica won the race. : (

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

Looks like Benfica won the race. : (

Lazar Markovic summer of 2013 all over again. Today he's signed for Chelsea, the next day for Benfica, then they say that he is actually Chelsea's player but on loan for two years in Benfica, after that they change their mind and say he is Benfica's player but Chelsea has the 1st option to his transfer for 15m. Then we know what happened. Bullet dodged. Can't say the same about Zivkovic though - he's already ten times the player Markovic will ever be.

[the wes 7,212]

Chelsea and Valencia are among the clubs battling to sign Serbian youngster Andrija Zivkovic, according to the talented 18-year-old's agent.

http://www.espnfc.co.uk/story/2501926/andrija-zivkovic-targeted-by-chelsea-and-valencia-agent?

[Duppy Conqueror 1,451]

he looks good,i`d like us to sign him.but I`ve gone past having any expectations of anyone signed as a teenager making it with us and would be more excited by our teenage signings if I was a Vitesse fan.