Manchester City join United in race for Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic
Fans of both clubs will be glad to know flying Serb sports only his christian name on the back of his shirt...
MANCHESTER CITY have joined neighbours United in the race for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
Fans will be glad to know that Milinkovic-Savic carries his christian name on the back of his shirt...
That at least saves a bob or three at the club shop!
City checked out Milinkovic-Savic as Lazio took on Bologna at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara.
United are thought to have shown a keen interest, too,.
The 22-year-old Serb joined Lazio from Genk in the summer of 2015 and initially struggled to adapt to life in the Italian capital.
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But now the midfielder is rated in the £60million class after a number of superb performances for Simone Inzaghi’s men last season.
Milinkovic-Savic boasts a terrific engine and eye for goal.
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City boss Pep Guardiola is known to be a huge admirer of the all-action player.
And, speaking in an interview with Radio CRC last month, Savic’s agent, former Chelsea striker Mateja Kezman, confirmed interest from some of world football’s biggest clubs.
But he didn't offer them any great hope of signing him.
He said: "There’s been a lot of interest from several clubs, such as those in Madrid, Manchester and Milan.
"But he wants to be happy, to play to keep growing and become one of the best in his role.
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"It’s difficult to see him away from Lazio, where he has started the season very well, but I can’t rule out him leaving."