How much would Sergej Milinkovic-Savic cost Man Utd?
Karan Tejwani
- 18 Aug 2022 14:56 BST
- 3 min read
Manchester United are interested in a deal for Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic as they look for a flurry of transfers to close the transfer window.
The Red Devils have needed midfield reinforcements, and targeted Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong all summer, but have been unable to get the deal done.
Other midfielders have also been targeted in recent weeks, but it looks like they’re going to pursue a deal for Lazio’s Serbian star in the hope of bolstering their squad.
Milinkovic-Savic has been one of Serie A’s best players, contributing to both halves of the pitch and would be a fine addition to United’s team, provided he gets the right support.
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It’s reported that Manchester United will have to fork out a big fee for the player - £42 million – if they are to sign him this summer.
Manchester United have already opened negotiations with the players agents, but are yet to present an offer to Lazio for Milinkovic-Savic’s signing.
Negotiations were expected to be difficult for the player – Lazio have resisted interest in the past, and it was expected that United would have to fork out a fee closer to £60 million to secure the midfielder.
There have been links between Milinkovic-Savic and Manchester United in the past, dating back to Jose Mourinho’s time at the club, but there seems to be greater interest now than ever before.
Sergej Milinković-Savić received 6.17 progressive passes per 90 for Lazio last season, ranking him in the TOP 2% of midfielders in Europe.
The ideal number 8 for Ten Hag’s Man Utd. 👀 pic.twitter.com/PcLq6TFDGt— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) August 9, 2022
In addition to Milinkovic-Savic, Manchester United are hoping to sign Casemiro from Real Madrid to add more defensive solidity and support any creative players.
Furthermore, that may not be their only business, as they’re also hoping to bring in another forward, right-back and possibly even a new goalkeeper, as United have left important bits of their transfer business to the last few days.
The Red Devils began the new season with 2-1 and 4-0 defeats to Brentford, hence the greater urgency shown in recent days, as they look to improve their squad for the rest of the campaign.
