Manchester United has reportedly revived Sergej Milinkovic-Savic of Serbia and approached their club, Lazio.
Man Utd connected with Milinkovic-Savic earlier when Jose Mourinho was his coach. According to the French online page Foot Mercato, Chelsea is also interested in the midfielder’s services, but Man Utd is said to have the lead after starting discussions with the player’s representatives this month.
Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho and Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish are known to have been Man Utd’s main targets this summer. Although Sancho is still heavily connected with a move to Old Trafford, the Red Devils can simply leave Grealish due to the player’s $96 million payment to the Midlands club.
Man Utd discovered his most productive form towards the end of the 2019–2020 Premier League season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team has been undefeating since their 2-0 loss to Burnley on 22 January. They finished third in the table and secured the place in the Champions League for the upcoming campaign. It is understood that before the 2020–21 season, Solskjaer points to extra his midfield and Foot Mercato’s report revealed that he had met Milinkovic-Savic of Lazio to shape the “dreamed” midfielder with Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba. for the red devils.
Dynamic duo: Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba formed a tough partnership in midfield for Manchester United Photo: POOL / Alastair Grant
In a recent interview, Lazio’s sporting director Igli Tare said the club was in a position to sell Milinkovic-Savic if he won a suitable offer. “The boy is dating the city and Lazio will never die because there is a very strong bond that has evolved over the years,” Tare said.