Man United suffer yet ANOTHER transfer blow as ‘it looks more likely midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic will stay at Lazio’ – with the Red Devils exploring alternative options to Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong
- Manchester United have hit stumbling block in pursuit of Sergej Milinkovic-Savic
- The Red Devils identified the Lazio midfielder as alternative to Frenkie de Jong
- It has been reported it is ‘increasingly likely’ the 27-year-old will remain at Lazio
- Man United also set to miss out on De Jong with Chelsea the new front-runners
Manchester United have received another blow in the transfer window as their pursuit of Sergej Milinkovic-Savic hit a stumbling block.
The Red Devils identified the Lazio midfielder as a potential alternative to long-standing target Frenkie de Jong.
However, reports have emerged that Milinkovic-Savic is edging closer to a stay at Lazio amid the interest from United.
Manchester United’s pursuit of midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has hit a stumbling block
The Serbia international boasted 22 goal contributions in 37 Serie A outings for Lazio last term
La Gazzetta dello Sport have stated that it looks more likely that the Serbia international will remain at the Stadio Olimpico this summer.
The Italian outlet claimed that there is no offer on the horizon from the Red Devils despite the fact that they are keen on the 27-year-old.
Milinkovic-Savic has netted 58 goals in 204 appearances for the Biancocelesti and enjoyed a superb season for Maurizio Sarri’s side last season.
Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri (above) will reportedly will do ‘anything’ to keep Milinkovic-Savic
The Serbia international boasted 22 goal contributions in just 37 Serie A outings last term and Sarri has stated that he will do ‘anything’ to keep his start midfielder in the Italian capital.
Lazio missed out on Champions League football by a single point last campaign and Sarri is determined to remain above bitter city-rivals Jose Mourinho’s Roma – with Milinkovic-Savic instrumental to Lazio’s ascendance.
The midfielder has two years remaining on his deal at the Stadio Olimpico, which may force Lazio’s hand this summer in order to receive a substantial figure from the Red Devils.
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