United target Filip Stevanovic wins penalty in latest Partizan game

Reported Manchester United transfer target Filip Stevanovic made an impact at the weekend in his latest appearance for Partizan Belgrade.

Serbian newspaper Republika reported just over a week ago that United had agreed a 12 million Euros (£10.8m) move to sign him, and then loan him back for the season.

However there has not since been any confirmation from either club, and Stevanovic’s future remains up in the air.

FK Partizan v FK Indjija - Superliga - Serbia — (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

This weekend he was in action for Partizan, his second match since the United rumours broke.

He made a decisive impact as these screengrabs from a video shown by Serbian outlet Mondo show, winning a penalty as Partizan beat Indija 5-0.

Stevanovic is only 17-years-old and this was his 44th game for Partizan Belgrade’s first team.

The youngster has started all five of Partizan’s matches this season since the Serbian league restarted.

United’s penalty kings

Manchester United earned a staggering 23 penalties during the 2019/20 season.

This was the result of quick interplay between the forwards, clever passing, and having players who are willing to take defenders on.

If he signs, Stevanovic can fit perfectly into the attacking philosophy with his ability to switch direction and take on opponents.

With the report on his signing suggesting he would be loaned back to Partizan for the year, when he does join in 2021, he will hope to go into first team contention rather than play for the under-23s.

He is picking up valuable experience in Partizan’s first XI right now, and games like this one highlight his ability.

Earlier this month Stevanovic dropped a hint he was Old Trafford-bound, with an Instagram post tagging himself at the stadium.