Arsenal and Juventus ‘are boosted in their pursuit of Lazio captain Sergej Milinkovic-Savic – with Serie A side set to lower their £88m asking price to £44m as midfielder nears the last year of his contract at the Stadio Olimpico’
- Interest in Milinkovic-Savic from Europe has been high for a number of years
- He’s unlikely to sign a new deal to stay in Italy so could move in the summer
- Arsenal are keen to add a midfielder to their squad despite signing Jorginho
Arsenal are ready to move for Lazio captain Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to reports.
The Gunners have been on the hunt for a midfielder to support Thomas Partey for an extended period of time, bringing in Jorginho from Chelsea as a short-term solution in January.
The club saw several bids for Brighton‘s Moises Caicedo rejected in the window, before he signed a new contract at the club.
Despite Jorginho’s arrival, Mikel Arteta’s side remain keen to sign another midfielder with a player set to join in the summer.
According to Sport Witness via Gazzetta Della Sport, the Gunners are set to step up negotiations for Milinkovic-Savic, with the Serbian set to be available for a cut-price fee.
Arsenal are ready to move for Lazio captain Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to reports
Mikel Arteta’s side are in the market for a central midfielder despite signing Jorginho
Milinkovic-Savic has always been of high interest to several top sides in Europe, but a move never materialised.
It is though Lazio had been demanding an £88million fee that was never met, but his contract is now running down.
The 28-year-old has just over a year remaining on his current deal, and he looks unlikely to sign a new one.
Lazio are thought to be prepared to accept bids in excess of £44m, but the players’ agents are trying to secure a deal away for closer to £31m.
A move is likely in the summer, but it’s currently unclear if Arsenal would be willing to spend the money.
Juventus are also chasing Milinkovic-Savic’s signature, with several more sides expected to join the race soon.
Max Allegri’s Juventus are also chasing the 28-year-old, who is out of contract next year
