Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is reportedly on the radar of Manchester United, but the midfielder wants his Serbia international teammate Marko Grujic to join Lazio from Liverpool.
Milinkovic-Savic and Grujic are Serbia international teammates, and the 23-year-old Lazio star wants the 22-year-old midfielder at the Italian club next season.
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TEAMtalk quotes Milinkovic-Savic as saying: “I told him that if he goes to Rome, he will be fine. I’ll leave the shirt and the locker directly to him? Hey, I didn’t say I’m leaving Lazio…”
No Manchester United move for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic?
Milinkovic-Savic has been linked with a move to Manchester United in the summer transfer window, with The Manchester Evening News claiming that the Red Devils are interested in the Serbia international midfielder.
It has been reported that United manager Jose Mourinho has closely monitored the youngster in recent months, and that Lazio want £80 million for him as transfer fee.
Milinkovic-Savic’s comments about Grujic suggest that he may not leave Lazio after all in the summer transfer window.
Cardiff City or Lazio?
Grujic is on the radar of Cardiff City, according to BBC Sport, with the Bluebirds preparing for life in the Premier League next season after winning promotion from the Championship.
Between Cardiff and Lazio, the 22-year-old Serbia international could be tempted to move to the Italian club, although Liverpool may prefer that he moved to the Welsh outfit on a loan deal and continue his progress in England.
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