The City group had previously secured Jovan Mijatović and in doing so, reserved a spot for Maksimović, pending a final decision by the sports sector on whether the Crvena zvezda midfielder meets the club's required caliber. Maksimović caught the attention of Manchester City during their matches in the UEFA Youth League, where he scored in a match in Belgrade that ended in a 2:2 draw. Despite speculations about his potential transfer to clubs like Borussia Dortmund, Eintracht, Tottenham, and Liverpool, Manchester City appears to be the frontrunner in acquiring him. The transfer is expected to be finalized during the winter, with Maksimović anticipated to leave Marakana for approximately 15 million euros.

Manchester City is interested in signing Andrija Maksimović from Crvena zvezda. The transfer fee is anticipated to be at least 15 million euros, according to German insider Florian Pletenberg. This interest comes after the player's standout performances in recent games.

Manchester City has shown interest in Andrija Maksimović, adding to the list of top clubs eyeing the young star.