By Ultan Corcoran@UltanCorcoran

Leipzig fending off fierce competition for Red Star Belgrade midfielder

RB Leipzig are well clear of the chasing pack in the hunt for Andrija Maksimovic's signature.
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    Amid a turbulent period of the season for RB Leipzig, the club are believed to be working on a big summer transfer. 

    Serbian news outlet Mozzart Sport point out that the club from Lower Saxony are on the cusp of winning the race for Andrija Maksimovic.

    The 17-year-old talent from Red Star Belgrade could have the deal agreed by the end of April according to reports.

    A transfer fee in the region of €13million plus €2million in potential bonuses is what it will take to pry Maksimovic from Belgrade.

    In addition to Borussia Dortmund, Eintracht Frankfurt, Juventus, Paris St.Germain, and several Premier League sides; Leipzig are said to be close to sealing the deal.
     

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