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Dossier TL-1602Status: Under investigationOpened 22 Oct 2026

Expected window: January 2027

Vasilije Kostov to Birmingham City

Last update: 3 days ago

Evidence score

Evidence score
Verdict

Bournemouth have entered the race for Vasilije Kostov, joining Coventry and Birmingham in tracking the Red Star Belgrade midfielder, according to Ontheminute.com on 31 Oct. His listed contract runs to June 2028.

Independent sources
1
verified outlets
Repeated by
0
outlets, not first-hand
Denials
0
dispute the claim
Deal stage
interest
1 outlet
How the score is calculated
  • Independent sources10/40

    1 independent source (max 4)

  • Source track record10/25

    The independent sources have no history yet (assumed 40%)

  • Deal stage0/25

    Stage: interest

  • How recent10/10

    Last update 3 days ago

What we know

Bournemouth have entered the race for Vasilije Kostov, joining Coventry and Birmingham in tracking the Red Star Belgrade midfielder, according to Ontheminute.com on 31 Oct. His listed contract runs to June 2028.

Ontheminute.com was the first to report Bournemouth's interest on that date, framing it as a three-club pursuit. No other outlet has yet echoed the claim.

Key findings

  • First report: 31 Oct 2026, Ontheminute.com.
  • 1 independent source behind it (Ontheminute.com); 0 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
  • Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
  • No second independent source corroborates it.
  • Latest evidence: 3 days ago.

Who reported it

OutletTierWhat they saidTrack recordChecked
Ontheminute.com
31/10/2026
Tier 3 · Secondary

Bournemouth join Coventry and Birmingham in tracking Red Star Belgrade midfielder Vasilije Kostov

Stage: interest

No history yetOriginal source

Timeline

  1. 31 Oct 2026 · Ontheminute.com
    Bournemouth join Coventry and Birmingham in tracking Red Star Belgrade midfielder Vasilije Kostov

    First-hand report. Stage: interest

Does Birmingham City need him?

Attacking Midfield: the attacking midfielders Birmingham City already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.

Current attacking midfielders (0)

No attacking midfielders in their squad list as we hold it.

Recent signings in this position

  • Kanya Fujimoto (Attacking Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · free from Gil Vicente FC

Is it still alive?

First report
31 Oct 2026
Latest report
31 Oct 2026 (2 days ago)
Transfer window
January 2027: shuts in 91 days

The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.

Contract and fee

Contract until
June 2028
Reported fee
—

No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.

Also linked with

Player profile

Full name
Василије Костов
Age
18
Agent
Unnak Sports
Full player profile: contract and career moves →

Clubs in this move