Everything you need to know about Milan Aleksic ahead of his proposed move to Sunderland.
Despite the transfer window entering its final stages, Sunderland has shown no signs of slowing down.
Last week, the Black Cats captured striker Wilson Isidor on loan from Zenit. However, Sunderland also saw the departure of Jack Clarke to Ipswich.
Now, it appears that despite the transfer window closing on Friday night, Regis Le Bris is still prepared to splash the cash.
According to reports, the club is aiming to sign Serbian midfielder Aleksic. Below, Sunderland AFC News has provided all the information you need to know about the potential new signing.
What is Milan Aleksic’s age and height?
Aleksic was born on August 30, 2005. At the time of writing, this makes him 18 years old. He also stands at 1.79 metres which is five foot nine inches.
What positions can Milan Aleksic play?
Throughout his career so far, Aleksic has played in multiple positions. He mainly plays as a central midfielder but can also comfortably play a CDM and CAM role.
Aleksic has also been utilised out on both the left and right wing as well as a central forward.
Who does Milan Aleksic currently play for?
Aleksic currently makes his trade at Serbian side FK Radnicki 1923. The club competed in the Europa Conference League this season before they were knocked out on penalties in the second qualifying round against Mornar Bar.
Milan Aleksic stats
Aleksic first burst onto the scene in the 2021/22 campaign and he has gradually improved ever since. At the time of writing, he has made 87 appearances for FK Radnicki in all competitions and has scored 20 goals and assisted 18.
This includes two goals in two games during the Europa Conference League qualifying this campaign.
On top of this, according to a report from Target Scouting in July 2024, Aleksic is extremely good offensively. His passing completion rate was 77%, with many being progressive passes.
The midfielder is also not afraid to shoot, as he averaged 1.6 shots per game with 0.5 hitting the target.
How good is Milan Aleksic?
Thanks to his feats, Aleksic is highly rated in the footballing industry. Alongside Sunderland, it was believed Portuguese giants Benfica were interested in his signature, while a group of clubs under the patronage of Chelsea submitted an official offer.
When assessing the midfielder, journalist Michal Wojcik said: “Overall, Aleksic is a player to watch for the future in my opinion. He could grow into a really good player. The potential is there, he just needs to improve some abilities on both sides of the field.
“He is already linked with other clubs like Hamburg and the BlueCo group as well, so I wouldn’t be surprised if the player would make a move this summer. Aleksic has talent, and clubs are seeing it as well. Let’s hope he makes a good choice for the future.”
Are Sunderland signing Milan Aleksic?
On Wednesday, news broke that Sunderland had placed a bid for Aleksic that stood at €3.7 million. This fee was believed to have been accepted, with the midfielder already travelling to England to complete his medical.
How long will his contract be?
It has been reported that Aleksic will sign a four-year contract at Sunderland.