I would have posted in the transfers forum, but it's not available anymore?
Anyway, Croatian media is reporting that Tottenham are interested in Hajduk Split's talented midfielder Elvir Maloku:
http://slobodnadalmacija.com/Hajduk/tabid/83/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/226313/Default.aspx
He was in Croatia's squad for the recent U17 World Cup and was probably the best player (despite being played out of position by Croatia's clueless manager). He's a very energetic player who always gives 100%. He primarily plays on the left attacking side (4-2-3-1), although he was played everywhere, including centrally(defensively) in the recent tournament. He's had a few appearances for Hajduk's senior side and has impressed. He has no fear. Good at taking players on.
Anyway, to summarize the article:
Tottenham sent a "secret scout" (an Italian) to watch Maloku, both in his junior league matches and for the senior side (recent cup game). He was accompanied by former Hajduk/Croatia player Milan Rapaic.
When asked about the scout and if it was true, Hajduk's president Marin Brbic said: "Yes, scouts are always following Maloku, they were present in the cup game as well. It's not a secret, but so far there haven't been any concrete offers."
When asked about his price, he said that he already addressed that. (<--- this is in reference to a recent quote where he said "If Halilovic is worth 20m euros, then Maloku is worth at least 12m.")
He was recently in Corriere dello Sport's "Top 40" footballing talents. He also spent some time with Juventus (on shorts trials, before his transfer to Hajduk this summer, from Rijeka) and they were said to be impressed. They have continued to monitor his play, and have recently been linked with him (again), along with Borussia Dortmund, Monaco, etc.
How interested are Tottenham, in particular? I have no idea. Do I believe they are actually monitoring Maloku? I don't doubt it. He is an exciting prospect. One of very few players who came out of the U17 World Cup with a passing grade.
Anyway, Croatian media is reporting that Tottenham are interested in Hajduk Split's talented midfielder Elvir Maloku:
http://slobodnadalmacija.com/Hajduk/tabid/83/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/226313/Default.aspx
He was in Croatia's squad for the recent U17 World Cup and was probably the best player (despite being played out of position by Croatia's clueless manager). He's a very energetic player who always gives 100%. He primarily plays on the left attacking side (4-2-3-1), although he was played everywhere, including centrally(defensively) in the recent tournament. He's had a few appearances for Hajduk's senior side and has impressed. He has no fear. Good at taking players on.
Anyway, to summarize the article:
Tottenham sent a "secret scout" (an Italian) to watch Maloku, both in his junior league matches and for the senior side (recent cup game). He was accompanied by former Hajduk/Croatia player Milan Rapaic.
When asked about the scout and if it was true, Hajduk's president Marin Brbic said: "Yes, scouts are always following Maloku, they were present in the cup game as well. It's not a secret, but so far there haven't been any concrete offers."
When asked about his price, he said that he already addressed that. (<--- this is in reference to a recent quote where he said "If Halilovic is worth 20m euros, then Maloku is worth at least 12m.")
He was recently in Corriere dello Sport's "Top 40" footballing talents. He also spent some time with Juventus (on shorts trials, before his transfer to Hajduk this summer, from Rijeka) and they were said to be impressed. They have continued to monitor his play, and have recently been linked with him (again), along with Borussia Dortmund, Monaco, etc.
How interested are Tottenham, in particular? I have no idea. Do I believe they are actually monitoring Maloku? I don't doubt it. He is an exciting prospect. One of very few players who came out of the U17 World Cup with a passing grade.
