Man Utd news: Sergej Milinkovic-Savic was watched by Jose Mourinho this week (Image: Getty)
The embattled Manchester United boss was spotted in the crowd at the Podgorica City Stadium as Serbia beat Montenegro 2-0 on Thursday evening.
Reports suggested Mourinho was in attendance to watch long-time target Milinkovic-Savic.
The Lazio star didn't make an appearance until the 79th minute but has shown in recent months why he is one of the most sought-after players in the world.
And Milinkovic-Savic admits he is flattered by Mourinho's interest, despite previously insisting he wasn't interested in leaving Serie A.
I’m a Lazio player, but obviously I was pleased that a coach of his calibre came to see the game
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic
“I’m a Lazio player, but obviously I was pleased that a coach of his calibre came to see the game,” he told reporters.
“If he gave the impression of disagreeing with the starting line-up, it may not be because of me.
“Maybe he wasn’t here for me but for someone else.
"I read a bit from everywhere that he came here to watch me play, but that doesn’t mean anything.”
Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho was watching Serbia on Thursday (Image: X01084)
Milinkovic-Savic was chased by United and Barcelona in the summer.
But the player's agent, former Chelsea striker Mateja Kezman, has revealed why a move did not transpire.
"It was very hot," Kezman told Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport.
"He played an exceptional season and virtually all the biggest European clubs were interested in him.
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Man Utd news: Sergej Milinkovic-Savic turned down the club in the summer (Image: Getty)
"We never pushed for the move because Milinkovic was determined to stay one more year to help supporters, team-mates and the club reach the Champions League goal.
"As an agent, I am happy that there is still a season [at Lazio].
"There were many voices during this summer, I must say, in spite of myself, that many were completely unfounded.
"I have never seen so much false news published and reported."