Lazio want at least €40 million for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, although Arsenal and Newcastle United have yet to lodge bids.
According to Calciomercato, Arsenal and Newcastle United must pay €40 million to sign Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. The Lazio star could become available in the summer as he enters the final year of his deal, but there have been no offers from the Premier League.
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic may have come to the end of his tenure at Lazio as a summer move beckons for the midfield powerhouse. The Serb will enter the final year of his deal at the Serie A side and could open his doors to a new challenge.
Juventus were reportedly keen on the midfield powerhouse but will not pay more than €25 million. That price does not satisfy Lazio, as Milinkovic-Savic’s agent Mateja Kezman promised to get at least €40 million in offers from Premier League sides.
The Serbian midfielder has interest from Premier League sides. But whether those clubs are open to paying €40 million remains the question. The budget certainly fits that of the English outfits. But they might not consider paying big for a player with one year left on his contract.
Arsenal have been strongly linked with a move for quite some time and may consider making an approach. However, the Serie A midfield powerhouse is not a priority for Mikel Arteta for the summer. While the Spaniard looks for at least two new midfielders, the Serb might become an alternative option to their primary targets.
The Gunners and Newcastle United have not made offers to sign Milinkovic-Savic yet. But they might wait for Lazio to drop their price. The Magpies are in the market for a playmaker to add creativity to their attack.
They remain linked with James Maddison. But there are no guarantees they will sign the Leicester City star. Hence, they keep tabs on various targets, including the Serie A midfield star. However, the Serb might only be an alternative to their primary targets.
Hence, there are no guarantees Arsenal or Newcastle will make concrete offers, especially to the tune of €40 million for Milinkovic-Savic. The Lazio star will likely leave the Serie A club, but whether that is for the Premier League remains the question.
