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United warned off teenage starlet

Partizan Belgrade has warned Manchester United and Real Madrid off teenage starlet Stevan Jovetic.

The 17-year-old striker is a £7m target for Europe's top clubs after scoring 18 goals in 54 matches.

Theo Walcott is challenged by Stevan Jovetic of Montenegro during the UEFA U21 Championship qualifying match between England and Montenegro at the Walker Stadium

"A lot of clubs are determined and serious in their interest of Jovetic, who is one of the most promising players in Europe according to the experts," Partizan president Tomislav Karadzic told newspaper Danas.

"Ajax has already sent us an official offer for Stevan, whose amount remains a business secret, but that is also expected to be done soon by some big and famous teams.

"But Partizan won't rush. There isn't enough money that would force us to give him up before the end of the championship. In addition, we'll do everything within our means to prolong the sale until the end of 2008.

"In the meantime, we need to protect Jovetic from stories about his 'high-flying, million-dollar departure' and protect any negative effects on his career."

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