Benfica have joined Tottenham Hotspur and FC Porto in the chase for Red Star Belgrade striker Luka Jovic.
Schooled at Red Star’s youth academy, the 17-year-old broke into the first team this season and has already scored six goals in the Serbian top flight.
Despite his tender years, the Serbian Under-19 international has become an important part of the Red Star senior squad and has been a regular in the first eleven in the second half of their campaign.
The 17-year-old’s exploits in Serbia have not gone unnoticed and there are a number of clubs across Europe, including Tottenham and Porto, who are keeping a close watch on his progress at the Red Star Stadium.
However, another Portuguese giant have entered the Jovic admiration club as according to O Jogo, Benfica are now interested in taking the Serbian starlet to the Estadio da Luz this summer.
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With Porto also in the race, Benfica are keen to beat their rivals to Jovic’s signature and are willing to make meaty financial commitments to get their hands on the 17-year-old.
Jovic has been a regular at all levels of youth football for Serbia and recently broke into their Under-19 team.
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