{"id":46538,"date":"2026-04-30T05:41:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T09:41:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/30\/13-goal-midfielder-very-close-to-packing-up-for-arsenal-move\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T05:41:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T09:41:25","slug":"13-goal-midfielder-very-close-to-packing-up-for-arsenal-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/30\/13-goal-midfielder-very-close-to-packing-up-for-arsenal-move\/","title":{"rendered":"13-goal midfielder &#8216;very close&#8217; to packing up for Arsenal move"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/30\/13-goal-midfielder-very-close-to-packing-up-for-arsenal-move\/#Arsenal_close_to_agreement_on_Vasily_Kostov_transfer\" >Arsenal close to agreement on Vasily Kostov transfer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/30\/13-goal-midfielder-very-close-to-packing-up-for-arsenal-move\/#Arsenal_are_doing_a_smart_job_in_the_transfer_market\" >Arsenal are doing a smart job in the transfer market<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Arsenal logo on the Emirates Stadium flag (Photo by Julian Finney\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Arsenal are reportedly making progress in transfer talks for highly-rated Red Star Belgrade wonderkid. <span lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"mw-page-title-main\">Vasily Kostov.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 17-year-old attacking midfielder has had a remarkable breakthrough season in Serbia, scoring 13 goals in all competitions and establishing himself as one of Europe&#8217;s top talents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to Sportingio newspaper, Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund are interested in Kostov, with the Gunners leading the race to sign him.<\/p>\n<p>According to the article&#8217;s sources, Arsenal are willing to pay \u20ac12 million for Kostov and have agreed a deal that could ultimately reach a total value worth \u20ac20 million.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arsenal_close_to_agreement_on_Vasily_Kostov_transfer\"><\/span>Arsenal close to agreement on Vasily Kostov transfer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">&#8220;Arsenal couldn&#8217;t wait and offered him 12 million euros,&#8221; a source said. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">&#8220;The London club&#8217;s leaders knew Zvezda would demand more, so they offered a generous bonus and a cut of future sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Want more catchoffside coverage? Add us <\/i><\/b><b><i><span draggable=\"true\">Google recommended sources<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><i>    Add trusted news to your favorites list<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">&#8220;We still need to finalize the details, but a deal is imminent as the transfer fee could exceed 20 million euros, including all additional elements.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Kostov is reportedly packing his bags for a move to Arsenal and could head to London this week.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arsenal_are_doing_a_smart_job_in_the_transfer_market\"><\/span>Arsenal are doing a smart job in the transfer market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signing an elite young player like this looks like an important step for Arsenal, but it will only improve their ability to buy low and sell high.<\/p>\n<p>Even if building a winning team for Mikel Arteta is a priority, modern football also means that making ends meet and meeting Financial Fair Play regulations is extremely important.<\/p>\n<p>Kostov looks like he has the potential to have a great career, and while there will be competition for his place at Arsenal, he could end up being someone they can sell for a big profit later on.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arsenal logo on the Emirates Stadium flag (Photo by Julian Finney\/Getty Images) Arsenal are reportedly making progress in transfer talks for highly-rated Red Star Belgrade wonderkid. 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