Crvena zvezda Intensify Midfield Scouting as €7M Eraković Buy‑Back Talks Continue…

BELGRADE — Crvena zvezda have entered the new year with two major personnel storylines: the active monitoring of Budućnost’s rising midfielder Danilo Vukanić and renewed efforts to bring back former academy product Strahinja Eraković from Zenit Saint Petersburg.

Zvezda Tracking Budućnost Talent Danilo Vukanić

Crvena zvezda scouts have been closely following Danilo Vukanić, the highly rated 19‑year‑old midfielder from Budućnost Podgorica. The Montenegrin club is reportedly expecting formal offers soon, signalling that interest around the teenager is accelerating.

Vukanić has emerged as one of the most promising young midfielders in the region, drawing attention for his composure, ball‑winning ability, and tactical maturity. Zvezda’s recruitment team has been monitoring him for months, and internal evaluations suggest he fits the club’s long‑term strategy of integrating young, high‑ceiling players into the first team.

Sources in Montenegro indicate that Budućnost are open to negotiations but will seek a fee that reflects Vukanić’s growing market value and international potential.

€7M Price Tag for Eraković Buy‑Back

Meanwhile, Crvena zvezda’s pursuit of Strahinja Eraković has entered a decisive phase. General director Zvezdan Terzić confirmed that Zenit have set a €7 million asking price for the Serbian defender — a figure reportedly presented exclusively to Crvena zvezda.

Eraković, who left Belgrade for Russia in 2023, remains highly regarded within the club, both for his leadership qualities and his familiarity with Zvezda’s system. The buy‑back would represent a significant financial commitment, but the club sees him as a stabilizing force for the defensive line ahead of a demanding European campaign.

Negotiations remain ongoing, with Zvezda exploring payment structures that could make the deal feasible under current budget constraints.

Strategic Window for Zvezda

The combination of youth investment and targeted experience reflects Zvezda’s broader transfer strategy: strengthening the squad with long‑term assets while reinforcing key positions with proven performers.

With the winter window gaining momentum, both the Vukanić scouting operation and the Eraković negotiations are expected to develop rapidly in the coming days.