Leeds appear to have made a move for youngster Oliver Sarkic.
Leeds United appear to have signed talented Montenegro under-21 striker Oliver Sarkic.
Sarkic retweeted an announcement via his verified Twitter account that he has signed for Leeds, and he is also listed as a Whites player on online database transfermarkt.
Sarkic will link up with Leeds’ increasingly talented under-23 squad.
Here are five facts about the young striker…
1) Sarkic, 20, began his career with Anderlecht before joining Benfica in 2014. He played six times for Benfica in the UEFA Youth League at under-19 level, scoring three goals.
Oliver Sarkic (R)
2) He was born in England but is a Montenegro under-21 international. He netted two goals in three games for Montenegro at under-19 level.
3) Sarkic has first team experience playing for second division Portuguese side AD Fafe last season, and has seven professional goals to his name.
Aston Villa’s Matija Sarkic
4) Sarkic has a twin brother, Matija Sarkic who signed for Aston Villa from Anderlecht in 2015 and plays as a goalkeeper. He recently signed a two month loan deal with League One side Wigan Athletic where he hopes to play for the first team.
5) Earlier this summer Oliver Sarkic was on trial at Swansea City, joining their under-23 tour of Northern Ireland. A deal could not be done, and their loss is potentially Leeds’ gain.
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