European eyes on Necid

Big boys circle Czech starlet

By Vasek Kadlec   Last updated: 25th August 2008

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Necid: In demand

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Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan, Juventus and CSKA Moscow are tracking Tomas Necid, according to the player's agent.

The teenage striker is currently on the books of Slavia Prague, but is drawing admiring glances from across Europe.

The 19-year-old's agent is aware of the growing interest in his client, but insists a move is not imminent.

"Dortmund are keen," David Nehoda told MF DNES.

"But there are more suitors interested in Tomas. Scouts from CSKA Moscow were here to see him in action and we have stayed in touch with them.

"Also representatives from Milan and Juventus have been asking questions. There are no formal offers, it is just scouts looking for information."

Focused

Necid finished as the top scorer in the 2008 Under 19 European Championship, scoring four goals as the Czech Republic reached the semi-finals on home turf.

Slavia spokesman Ondrej Zlamal admits the competition helped to raise the youngster's profile, but once again denied that talks have begun regarding a possible transfer.

"We have not negotiated with Dortmund or any other club," he said.

"Since the Euros there have been lots of clubs who want him, but a move is not happening yet. Tomas is focused on the upcoming fixtures."

Finance

Despite the denials, Slavia may yet be willing to cash in on Necid if their UEFA Champions League hopes are ended by Fiorentina.

The Czech outfit are currently 2-0 down from the first leg of their qualifying contest and would lose out financially should they fail to reach the group stages.

"Tomas is happy at Slavia and he is going nowhere at present," said Nehoda.

"However, if an adequate offer is made which satisfies the club and the player, then we will discuss it."