Stefan Velkov

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Manchester United to fight Italian giants for wonderkid

Manchester United are ready to make a move for Bulgarian wonderkid Stefan Velkov, reports The Daily Star.
The Slavia Sofia starlet, who is just 16-years-old, is also being tracked by Italian duo Inter Milan and Juventus.
Velkov is hot property right now and Slavia Sofia are desperate to keep their prize asset for the remainder of the season, however the Bulgarian outfit are open to offers for the youngster in the summer.
The defender, who turns 17 tomorrow, has been a key member of the Sofia side this season and has impressed in the back-line.
And with David Moyes looking to strengthen his squad, the Red Devils manager could now swoop for the starlet in the near future.
The Manchester United boss will be searching for long term replacements for the likes of Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic.
Manchester United have the likes of Phil Jones and Chris Smalling ready to compete for the back-line position and they may soon have to battle Velkov for a place in the Red Devils' side.

http://www.givemesport.com/409628-manchester-united-to-fight-italian-giants-for-wonderkid
 
According to the Daily Mail, he is currently at Carrington on trial.

He has played 17 times for his club his season and apparently has been called up to the full national team.
 
Stefan Velkov is training at Carrington in hope of securing a deal
Manchester United are having a good look at teenage Bulgarian defender Stefan Velkov according to reports.
The highly-rated 17-year-old is currently training at Carrington with United's U21s attempting to secure a deal.
However the defending Premier League champions face competition from Italian clubs Inter Milan and Juventus for the towering centre-back.
Velkov has played 17 times this season for his club Slavia Sofia, earning himself a call up to the national side.
Strong in the air, the stylish centre-back has represented Bulgaria from the U16s through to the U21s.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...d-eye-teenage-bulgarian-defender-9013573.html
 
Who is he "the next"? I can't really take an article on a young player seriously if they don't know who to label him as "The Next...".
 
Getting called up to the national team at 16 is impressive no matter the nation. Sounds like good news. Why are they never central midfielders?!
 
Bloody hell. Can't one of these talents we sign be midfielders?
 
If he's on trial with us then surely he's as good as ours if we want him?
 
Does anybody know the rules of the under 21 league in relation to trialists? Would he be able to play tomorrow for instance? I know Schlupp played last year but Im not sure if that was allowed because he was already with an English club and it was a youth loan or because we brought him in in January
 
Translated article on Velkov

Manchestyr United is ready with a positive report seen by Stefan Belkov in five days, during which the young man training with the club. On Friday evening there was a Bulgarian version to play for the team of ' Reds' to '21 Arsenal " match of the Premier Reserve League .
The management of United and prepare a training program for 17 -year-old defender of the glory that should follow Velkov to June 2014 It is similar to those observed talents academy of English champion.
Several times scout Budimir Vujacic will be getting on a plane to Sofia to monitor the development of the teenager . Djokovic looks Velkov four times in the fall and wrote several notebook with notes granted to the experts at the club from Manchester .


United will come into contact with glory and start conversations. One of the conditions of the British is to have the first option to negotiate with the young man when his transfer next summer. It is common practice for transactions of young players , clubs followed. But such an arrangement would be sandwiched with contracts , and also provides a base amount Slavia will want for the player . Leadership of a "white" insists she is not under € 500,000 .


Velkov will not go unprepared for England if things develop into a transfer to the island.


Velkov has excellent knowledge of English and German and speaks . His family would prefer Stefan to finish high school before you go after the football dreams abroad.
A year ago youth international was close to a contract with Napoli , but his parents chose to stay in Sofia. The reasons were precisely of this nature - not the right time and right place.
A few more teams are requested to Velkov . So far, it seems most likely to doigravat championship in glory and in the summer to choose the best option for future talent .
 
So basically saying we have first option on him and he'll cost us around 500,000 pounds.
 
A talent to watch. One of the defenders emerging on the European scene. And 'Stefan Velkov, 1996 class footballer Slavia Sofia. On him, all big in Europe. Last week, a medical with Manchester United. The agreement has not been reached but economic. So then even Arsenal is formulating its offer, not to mention the Juventus at the moment is back. In Switzerland, however, moves the Basel.Velkov, assisted by Ulisse Savini and Luke boat, it is estimated 1.5-2 million Euros. High 1.91 inches, already holds with his club at the age of 17 and is within the U-21. Europe became aware of him.
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According to Di Marzio.

Basically Velkov had a medical with us but an agreement hasn't been reached which has allowed Arsenal to make an offer.
 
It'll be a bit strange if we don't sign him. Velkov mentioned in one of his interview that we have given him an idividually-tailored training programme over the Xmas period.

Here's him with Rio and Vida
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We also need a good youngish center back for U21 team, so it'd make sense.
 
KM said:
According to Di Marzio.

Basically Velkov had a medical with us but an agreement hasn't been reached which has allowed Arsenal to make an offer.
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:lol: I just read this article, which seem apropos. http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/espnfcunited/id/11284?cc=5901

Basically, Moyes has dicked around so much on previous deals he's cost his club more money for Fellaini (twice) or missed out all together when another club comes in.
 
Sir Matt said:
Basically, Moyes has dicked around so much on previous deals he's cost his club more money for Fellaini (twice) or missed out all together when another club comes in.
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You don't think that's ever happened to another manager? At Everton with the limited resources financially he couldn't afford many mistakes in the transfer market.

Re Velkov I'd imagine negotiations are ongoing if the interest is solid. Nothing can happen until the window opens officially anyway.
 
datura said:
You don't think that's ever happened to another manager? At Everton with the limited resources financially he couldn't afford many mistakes in the transfer market.

Re Velkov I'd imagine negotiations are ongoing if the interest is solid. Nothing can happen until the window opens officially anyway.
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Of course it does, but he still can't afford to dally. Even less so over players other big clubs will be after.
 
Sir Matt said:
:lol: I just read this article, which seem apropos. http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/espnfcunited/id/11284?cc=5901

Basically, Moyes has dicked around so much on previous deals he's cost his club more money for Fellaini (twice) or missed out all together when another club comes in.
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It's great the way they've managed to turn a positive into a negative. So he's meticulous? Good, he needs to be. We don't just need players, we need the right players, and all that's written in that "article" makes me think he'll get them.
 
datura said:
Seems to be some reports that he's agreed to join Fulham. Nothing official though.
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Saw one story online, said Fulham had agreed a deal with his club and that we decided not to use our first option. Said the fee would be a little over £500k.
 
Yep, the Bulgarian media pretty much confirmed it and the price reported is 650 000 euros. I'm happy for him, as he seems a really nice guy. He used to date a friend of mine. I rarely watch the local league tbh, so can't say much about his performances there but I've actually played against him in a school tournament. It's impossible to win a header against him and he's very composed on the ball. That was 2 years ago though.
 


Seems there was some sort of last minute hitch with a manager or something ?
 
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