Saturday, 9th November, 2013
Benfica starlet Lazar Markovic has sent out a come-and-get-me plea to English Premier League clubs amid speculated interest from Chelsea.
Markovic moved away from his native Serbia this summer, swapping Partizan Belgrade for Portuguese giants Benfica in a switch which surprised many.
The forward had been strongly linked with Chelsea then and even admitted taking a trip to Stamford Bridge in February in something which was seen as a precursor to a deal being done.
Markovic has wasted little time shining in Portugal, scoring three goals and providing one assist in seven top flight games so far.
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But despite just having joined the Lisbon side, his Premier League desire remains undimmed.
"Many people think that I am not fit to play in the English league", Markovic was quoted as saying by Tutto Mercato.
"But I tell you that I love the Premier League and I think it may be a perfect challenge for me."
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