Tottenham join Premier League trio in the race to sign technically gifted playmaker

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Tottenham Hotspur are keen on the Serbian attacking midfielder Andrija Maksimovic.

They have joined the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and Newcastle United in the race to sign the 17-year-old, and it will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done. The 17-year-old has impressed with Red Star Belgrade and he is already a full international with his country.

According to TBR Football, he is a player in demand and his performances have impressed several European clubs. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham come forward with an official offer to sign him in the coming months.

The attacking midfielder will add goals and creativity to the side. He could compete with James Maddison for the starting spot at the North London club. The England international has been quite inconsistent and more competition for places will help them improve as a team.

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Tottenham should snap him up quickly

Meanwhile, Maksimovic will not be able to leave Serbia until he turns 18. Ideally, Tottenham should look to sign him in January in order to get ahead of the competition and loan him back to Red Star Belgrade until the end of the season. He needs regular football in order to continue his development and staying at the Serbian club would be ideal for him.

The 17-year-old would be a future prospect for Tottenham and he could develop into a key player for them. If the North London club can secure his signature for a reasonable amount of money, the deal would look like a master stroke in the long term.

Maksimovic is a prodigious talent with a bright future. The opportunity to play in the Premier League will be quite attractive for him, and he will hope that Spurs can help him fulfil his potential.