Arsenal to upset Chelsea with move for Europa League goal machine

Andrija Zivkovic has been dubbed the 'Serbian Messi'

ARSENAL have entered the race to sign highly-rated youngster Andrija Zivkovic, according to reports.

 

The 19-year-old winger has been catching the attention of a number of Europe's top clubs due to his performances in Serbia and the Europa League.

The Partizan star, dubbed the 'Serbian Messi' has scored eight times in 11 appearances for the club, four of which came in the European tournament.

 

And according to Spanish newspaper AS Diario, Arsenal have now joined a host of La Liga teams, including Atletico Madrid, Villarreal and Valencia in the race for his signature.

The report adds that Arsene Wenger's side are considered 'favourites' to sign the winger who has been courted by Premier League rivals Chelsea in the past.

 



Andrija Zivkovic was also a target for Chelsea over the summer



His agent, Pedja Djordjevic, confirmed the Blues interest over the summer, however he revealed they were weighing up a number of offers.

He told Portuguese publication A Bola: "[Our aim] is to analyse all the options we have, and decide calmly.

"Valencia and Chelsea are two of the clubs who are interested in Zivkovic."

His contract expires at the end of the season meaning he could be available at a cut-price in January, or he could become a free agent over the summer.

 



Andrija Zivkovic has been scoring goals for fun this season