Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are closely monitoring the progress of 20-year-old Club Brugge
midfielder Aleksandar Stanković, but any potential move this summer may ultimately depend on Inter Milan, who retain a decisive advantage through a €23 million buy-back option.
According to reports from Matteo Moretto and scouts in attendance, representatives from both Premier League clubs have been watching Stanković in recent weeks as the Serbian youth international continues to impress in Belgium. Since joining Club Brugge, the midfielder has developed into one of the most promising young profiles in the Jupiler Pro League, combining technical quality with tactical intelligence and a high work rate that has drawn attention from across Europe.
Stanković, the son of former Inter and Serbia midfielder Dejan Stanković, came through Inter’s youth system before moving to Brugge in search of regular first-team football. That decision has paid off. Comfortable operating as a deep-lying midfielder or as a box-to-box presence, he has shown maturity beyond his years, excelling in ball retention, progressive passing, and defensive positioning. His performances have not gone unnoticed, particularly by clubs looking to rejuvenate their midfields with young, high-ceiling talent.
Manchester United’s interest aligns with their ongoing efforts to rebuild their midfield core with players capable of handling intensity, transitions, and possession under pressure. Tottenham, meanwhile, continue to target younger profiles who can fit into a high-energy, progressive system and develop into long-term starters. For both clubs, Stanković represents a blend of potential and top-level education that fits modern Premier League demands.
However, despite the growing Premier League interest, Inter Milan remain firmly in control of Stanković’s future. The Italian giants negotiated a €23m option to re-sign the midfielder, giving them the right to bring him back to San Siro regardless of external interest. In a market where comparable young midfielders often command significantly higher fees, that clause is widely viewed as excellent value.
Inter’s position creates a complex scenario. Should they activate the buy-back, they could integrate Stanković into their first-team squad, use him as a rotational option, or even consider a loan to further accelerate his development. Alternatively, Inter could re-sign him with the intention of selling at a profit, potentially pricing out Premier League clubs who might otherwise have made a direct move to Brugge.
For Manchester United and Tottenham, the situation limits their leverage. While continued scouting signals genuine interest, any concrete approach would likely depend on Inter declining to exercise their option — a scenario that currently appears unlikely if Stanković’s upward trajectory continues.
As the summer window approaches, Stanković’s future is shaping up to be one of quiet intrigue rather than a full-blown transfer saga. Premier League eyes are watching, but for now, Inter Milan hold all the cards.
