Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing 16-year-old Dino Klapija, with other European clubs also monitoring the 16-year-old’s potential.
Born in North Hempstead, USA, the 16-year-old midfielder began his career at New York City’s academy and was even capped by the USA at U16 level.
He returned to Croatia with his family and signed a professional contract with Dinamo Zagreb, but was offered an offer by NK Kustosija.
Barcelona signed 19-year-old defender Mikayil Faye to Kustosija for £4.2 million plus £12m in bonuses, showcasing their reputation for promoting young talent.
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Klapija, a highly rated teenager, has gained interest from top European sides like Kustosija, United, Chelsea, Red Bull Leipzig, Barcelona, AC Milan, and Juventus, with some offering over £5m.
Leipzig is set to bid, while Manchester United and Chelsea are looking for quality players to grow and secure first-team berths in two years.