The Oslo club Vålerenga has lost momentum this season in the Eliteserien with a number of losses and draws after the summer break. In a few hours, they will welcome Fredrikstad at Intility Arena, probably with Gabriel Rajkovic in the squad and a number of scouts in the stands.
Arsenal, Aston Villa, Barcelona and Chelsea are following Gabriel Rajkovic closely
Arsenal, Aston Villa, Barcelona and Chelsea are all interested in securing Norwegian attacking talent Gabriel Rajkovic. TEAMtalk writes that the four big clubs carefully consider the 15-year-old Norwegian – he is considered one of the most exciting up-and-coming talents in European football.
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Rajkovic has had a remarkable 2026 and has already established himself in Vålerenga’s first team despite his young age. His rapid development has attracted interest from several big clubs, and both Arsenal and Chelsea have compiled extensive reports on the teenager after following him throughout the summer.
Both Premier League giants were also present in August when Rajkovic scored his first senior goal against Bodø/Glimt – another testament to the growing interest in his development. Aston Villa have also become aware of his potential, while Barcelona are among the European clubs that are following his progress closely.
Rajkovic has played 15 first-team games for Vålerenga and contributed to four goals. He has primarily impressed out on the flank, but has also shown that he can play striker – which adds another team to an already impressive profile.
Rajkovic’s sensational breakthrough has not gone unnoticed
Scouts are particularly impressed with his physical attributes and versatility, which are believed to be the key qualities that attract the interest from Europe’s top clubs. Rajkovic’s development has been extraordinary. He was promoted to Vålerenga’s first-team squad in January, at just 14 years old, before signing a long-term professional contract after turning 15 in March.
He made his debut for the first team in the season’s opening game and became the youngest player in the history of the Eliteserien, at 15 years and 20 days old, beating the previous record of Martin Ødegaard. Later in the season, he scored his first senior goal.
For Arsenal, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Barcelona, Rajkovic represents an opportunity to secure a highly valued talent before his profile and value rise further. His ability to operate both out on the wing and centrally could make him a particularly attractive long-term investment for clubs seeking versatile attacking talent.
With development continuing at an extraordinary pace – and with a long-term contract still tying him to Vålerenga – the battle to secure the shooting star born in 2011 could be one of the most interesting young players’ transfer dramas in Europe in the months to come.
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