MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly expected to be the next destination of Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic despite the Red Devils nearing a deal for Fred.
Manchester United have agreed a fee for Fred with the Brazil international set to sign from Shakhtar Donetsk.
They have also been linked with Lazio bulldozer Milinkovic-Savic amid uncertainty over Paul Pogba’s future.
The Serbia international has blossomed in Serie A.
And the Manchester Evening News say the player’s entourage expect him to follow Fred to Manchester United.
The Red Devils are overhauling their midfield this summer, with Pogba a possible casualty.
The France international has toiled ever since returning to the club from Juventus back in 2016.
His relationship with Jose Mourinho hit new lows last term with the duo regularly coming to blows.
As a result, talk has been rife that he may quit the club to go elsewhere.
Milinkovic-Savic, consequently, has been touted as a replacement.
He has also been tipped to replace Marouane Fellaini who, reports say, appears to be Arsenal-bound.
Yet the MEN say that Milinkovic-Savic’s £90million price tag is expected to be beyond even United’s reach.
Meanwhile, United have been told to sign the Lazio star by club legend Pierluigi Casiraghi.
“I do not know if the valuation is right, if I had €100m I would buy him,” Casiraghi told RMC Sport.
“I like him very much, not from today, he was immediately seen as a great player.
“He is unique, he is [just] 23 years old.”
Source:www.express.co.uk