Get In! Celtic Beat European Giants to £9M Red Star Gem in Stunning Long Term Swoop

Celtic have made a bold move in the transfer market as they look to land one of Europe’s most highly rated young defenders Red Star Belgrade’s 17 year old sensation, Veljko Milosavljevic.

The Serbian starlet has been turning heads across the continent with a string of standout performances for Red Star’s youth and reserve sides. A towering central defender with excellent composure, technical ability, and leadership well beyond his years, Milosavljevic is already on the radar of several European giants.

• Reports in Serbia have linked the teenager with elite clubs such as Paris Saint Germain, Liverpool, and Everton, all of whom are said to be monitoring the player’s rapid development closely. Yet it’s Celtic who have emerged as the surprise frontrunners in the race for his signature, showing serious intent with an opening offer reported to be in the region of £9 million.

That bid has reportedly been rejected by Red Star but Celtic’s interest is very real. Club scouts have been regularly tracking Milosavljevic in recent months, and sources close to the Serbian outfit suggest the Scottish champions are preparing a more substantial offer as they push to secure a long-term defensive asset.

At just 17, Milosavljevic is already being tipped as a future international for Serbia. His mature displays at youth level have convinced many that he has the potential to break into senior football sooner rather than later. For Celtic, this represents not only a statement of ambition, but a strategic investment in a player whose value could skyrocket in the years to come.

Brendan Rodgers and the recruitment team at Parkhead have been focused on identifying emerging talent across Europe, especially with a view to building a squad capable of competing regularly in the UEFA Champions League. With Celtic’s strong record of developing young players and giving them a platform on the European stage, Milosavljevic may see Glasgow as the ideal environment to grow.

The competition will be fierce, though. PSG, known for hoovering up top youth prospects, are unlikely to back off easily, while Liverpool have a strong track record of spotting elite level defenders. Everton, too, are rebuilding with a focus on youth and could offer a more direct pathway to Premier League football.

However, Celtic’s edge may come down to playing time, development focus, and a clear pathway to first team football something that could be harder to guarantee at the larger clubs. If the Hoops can convince Milosavljevic and his camp that a move to Glasgow is the right step, they could pull off one of the most exciting youth coups in recent Scottish football history.

For now, fans will be watching this story closely. Could Celtic really beat European giants to one of Serbia’s brightest defensive prospects? If they pull it off, it will be a massive statement of intent and another sign that the club is planning boldly for the future.