Arsenal have posted scouts to Serbia this week to track two of the countries brightest young prospects – midfielder Adem Ljajic and striker Danijel Aleksic.
The duo are among two of the most exciting youngsters in Europe, and naturally, Arsenal are showing a keen interest. Ljajic is a creative and intelligent play-maker, currently on the books of FK Partizan, while Aleksic is a stylish and elegant striker, who plys his trade for FK Vojvodina.
Both are members of the Serbian Under 17 team, with the latter being the inspirational skipper. Ljajic recently underwent a trial with Manchester United, where he picked up the nickname “Little Kaka”.
The Gunners’ Spanish scout Francis Cagigao has instructed one of his assistants, Goran Milosavljevic, to make checks on the duo during the next two weeks, with Milosavljevic refusing to rule out a transfer, should they impress. Speaking with Serbian sports website nogomania.com, he said:
“We are watching Danijel Aleksic and Adem Ljajic.”
“If Aleksic and Ljajic do have the qualities to play for Arsenal, the club management will do everything to bring them both to London,”
“Everything will depend on Vojvodina and Partizan then.”
It’s rare that any club officials would openly come out and admit to watching targets, especially with the confusion arising over Cagigao and Milosavljevic’s relationship. Transfer fees for the pair would be minimal, yet with both already being in the goals for their clubs, that price is rising the the game.
Real Madrid and Manchester United are also names being touted around, but Arsenal’s influence on young players should be crucial, that’s if it’s decided they are good enough.
You can view videos of the pair below.
Aleksic Video – Ljajic Video
Article By – J.Sanderson
He’s an absolutely brilliant lad. We should get him surely.
OMG.
Ljajic totally reminds me of Pires!
Really, his style is just so like Pires. Loves to drift into the middle, the way he brings the ball forward is just soooo Pires.
I thought Barazite is going to be our Pires but Ljajic is closer to Pires’ style. It’s amazing.
Certainly a good comparision there Kevline, i personally prefer Aleksic over Ljajic.
I watched him at the Under 17 Euro’s in the summer, and he was Serbia’s brightest player. His goals were great, and he is a real leader of his team.
I can’t comment on Aleksic because the clip is too short.
Nevertheless, J has obviously seen him play so I’ve to trust you on this. Good job, J.
Erm j whats this i hear about us signing some brazillian called lenny?
I`d love to see Aleksi? in Arsenal squad. He`s amazing striker. Gifted, steady young guy. Classic Arsene`s player.
J did you know we have drew Villa in the F.A Youth Cup? Should be a tough game, what team do you think will be out out?
What happened with that young barca winger we were scouting any updates on that ?
Have you heard something about the pre-agreement with Lenny? Is is true?
js only source is the net,if its not written he can’t write.fact been lenny for instants this and many others storeys are from arsenal fans abraod emailing j to tell him
source=net=fans-reserve games
nice i hope we will get them
Okay, both look great talents. Arsenal would do good to sign any one of the two.
Also regarding Lenny Fernando Coelho he was exciting prospect at 18 and left to join braga on loan which was too early in his career, subsequently moving to Palmieras a year later. Is small and is a support striker and is now 20. A strange signing because of his age but not too strange as he is an Arsenal type player (technical forward) but maybe on the small side.
A good striker but left too early last time; cheap and seems possible but maybe too possible as easy to speculate this.
Okay I want to rule out we are gonna sign Lenny but people seem to believe yet no-one in Brazil has been talking about it. Lets concentrate on these talents who look better.
Aleksic is the one that will be important as Jay Simpson will be sold as he isn’t good enough.
Ljajic look like an arsenal player
Tomorrow morning I will explain the situation with Lenny. So check back then.
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that news story i already knew J in fact i told you about it what i wanted to ask you that what are the chances that we will be signing them…because i thought you have sources and know our history of signing young players better than me….
J someone made lenny transfer official..not much about it but here’s the link
http://www.transfermarketweb.com/?action=read&idsel=27275
Have not checked this up but read he used to play for arsenal de braga and that might be the confusion
he spent a loan at sporting braga no arsenal de braga…and it was two years back when he spent a loan spell there…. only in the past braga academy was known as arsenal de braga but that was way in the past…and article clearly indicates that his contract is due to expire at the end of the year 2008..
It’s morning Sanderson!
Wheres my story?!??!!
Joking mate.
looks like they’ve both signed for manure, according to the mail..shame.
Too late… Ljajic signed for Man Utd !!! Glory Glory Man Utd… hahahahah
Ljajic not go for Mu look on MU site i am from serbia and i think the best club for Ljajic iz ARSENAL…