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Man Utd transfer news: Sergej Milinkovic-Savic drops hint he is quitting Lazio
MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic sounds like he’s set to leave Lazio.
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic scores for Lazio against Roma
Milinkovic-Savic is on Jose Mourinho’s wish list as he looks to follow up the signing of Fred by bolstering his midfield ranks further.
Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic is thought to have asked the 23-year-old if he’s quitting Lazio while on on duty with him for Serbia at the World Cup.
Milinkovic-Savic is thought to have kept his cards close to his chest when questioned over his future by Matic and other team-mates.
He’s now dropped a big hint that he is set to call it a day at Lazio by insisting he’ll remember his time there fondly.
"Every day I see a different team interested, it’s a stimulus," said Milinkovic-Savic.
"Juventus is a great team, at the top in Italy. My brother also lives in Turin, the family is important to me.
"To the Lazio fans I would like to say that I’ve had three wonderful years, in any case, they will remain in my heart.
"Now I will head back to see if I will stay or leave. Italy or abroad? I’ll think about it in a few days."
Manchester United target Milinkovic-Savic shows off his skills
Milinkovic-Savic’s decision to discuss interest from Juventus in particular will come as a boost to his father.
Nikola Milinkovic revealed earlier this month that he wants his son to link up with Lazio’s Serie A rivals.
"I’ve told him many times that Juventus would be perfect for him, the ideal club," said Milinkovic.
"In Turin there is a prestigious club with multiple trophies that has been dominating the scene for years. He’d have the opportunity to grow and improve until reaching full maturity.
"After three seasons in Rome, Sergej knows the Italian championship perfectly, he has settled and integrated in a big way, he has learned the language well.
"With top quality teammates like Paulo Dybala, Douglas Costa and so forth, he could win the Scudetto, Coppa Italia and why not give an important contribution to triumph in the Champions League?
"Juve always go far in that competition and if they were to win the most prestigious trophy, Sergej could even dream of the Ballon d’Or.
"It’s true, but he could go to Spain after he turns 25, when he has completed his football maturity in Italy. That’s what Zinedine Zidane did."