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Coventry City ‘following teenager’s rapid rise’ in Serbia ahead of January transfer window

Coventry City transfer news from CoventryLive as the Sky Blues are claimed to be monitoring 18-year-old talent making a name for himself in Serbia…

By Andy Turner · Coventry Telegraph

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 9:33 AM

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Coventry City are reportedly monitoring Red Star Belgrade forward Vasilije Kostov as a potential future transfer addition.
The 18-year-old has recorded four goals and two assists in his first eight league appearances this season.
Championship club Birmingham City are also reportedly monitoring the Serbian international for a potential permanent transfer.

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Coventry City are reportedly monitoring Red Star Belgrade attacking midfielder Vasilije Kostov as sporting director Dean Austin evaluates potential permanent additions. According to a report from Ontheminute.com, the Sky Blues recruitment staff have been impressed by the 18-year-old's composure, movement, and rising influence in Serbia's top flight.

Kostov has registered four goals and two assists across eight league appearances this season, drawing additional interest from Championship side Birmingham City. However, Red Star are not under immediate pressure to agree to a transfer, as Kostov remains under contract until 2028 with an estimated valuation of £20.9m.

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