Arsenal & Chelsea Overtake Borussia Dortmund In Race For Former Inter Milan Starlet Amid Buyback Decision | OneFootball

The standout season of Aleksandar Stankovic at Club Brugge has pushed his name firmly onto the radar of Europe’s elite, and intensified the pressure on Inter Milan to make a decision on their buyback clause.

According to HLN, via FCInter1908, Inter can re-sign the midfielder for €23m between June 1 and June 15, a window that is now becoming central to the player’s future.

But interest from elsewhere is growing fast.

Several major clubs across Europe have already requested information, with English sides now leading the chase.

Arsenal & Chelsea Push For Stankovic Amid Inter Buyback

BRUGES, BELGIUM – AUGUST 27: Aleksandar Stankovi #25 of Club Brugge KV reacts after scoring his teams fifth goal in the first half of the UEFA Champions League Play-offs Round Second Leg match between Club Brugge and Rangers at Jan Breydelstadion on August 27, 2025 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)

The report states that both Arsenal and Chelsea have opened lines of communication with Stankovic’s representatives at Roc Nation as well as with Club Brugge directly.

His performances, long-term potential and personality profile are said to appeal strongly to both London clubs.

That surge in Premier League interest has pushed German contenders down the pecking order, with Borussia Dortmund now viewed as outsiders in the race.

If Inter choose not to activate their clause in early June, Brugge would in principle have a free hand to negotiate a sale elsewhere, and at a significantly higher fee than the €23m buyback figure.

However, Inter would still retain a 50% sell-on clause on any future capital gain.

For Brugge, the ideal scenario would be Inter declining the option, opening the door to a bidding war.

For Inter, the situation represents a strategic crossroads: act quickly and secure a rising talent at a fixed price, or risk watching his value soar in the Premier League.