Manchester United dealt blow as Sergej Milinkovic-Savic reveals he is happy to stay at Lazio
Serbian international midfielder tells Old Trafford scouts not to bother watching him as he continues to impress in Serie A
MANCHESTER UNITED target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic claims he does not care Old Trafford scouts are watching him.
The Serbian international has emerged as a key presence in Lazio's midfield this season.
But after United Chelsea, Barcelona and Monaco reportedly watched him score twice in a 3-3 draw with Atalanta, he insisted he is happy in the Italian capital.
Milinkovic-Savic, 22, told Mediaset Premium: "I play for Lazio and I am happy here.
"These are two important goals, but I play for Lazio and I don't care who comes to watch me."
Milinkovic-Savic operates in central midfield but has already chipped in with five goals this season.
He joined Lazio in 2015 and has since broken into the Serbia team - earning two caps.
The dynamic playmaker starred for his country in youth football - winning the Under-19 Euros in 2013 and Under-20 World Cup in 2015.
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And despite a number of mega-rich clubs chasing him, Lazio will be confident of keeping hold of their asset after he signed a new contract up until 2022.
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Real Madrid ace Mateo Kovacic is another reported midfield target for Jose Mourinho.
Club-record signing Paul Pogba has been missing through injury and suspension at various times this season, forcing the Red Devils to change their style of play dramatically.
And 23-year-old Kovacic, as well as Milinkovic-Savic, can provide a similar drive to the Frenchman.