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Chelsea transfer news: Sergej Milinkovic-Savic wants move despite Man Utd interest
CHELSEA transfer target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic favours a move to Stamford Bridge over Manchester United.
The Lazio midfielder has been heavily linked with a move away from Serie A, with the Blues and the Red Devils chasing the Serbia international.
The 23-year-old has also attracted interest from La Liga, with Real Madrid said to be tracking the midfield maestro.
However, according to The Independent, Milinkovic-Savic favours a move to Chelsea.
They say the Blues are monitoring the midfielder’s situation at Lazio, with Chelsea ready to bid if their rivals make a move.
Milinkovic-Savic impressed at the World Cup in Russia this summer and his fine performances look set to land him a move to the Premier League.
Chelsea transfer news: Sergej Milinkovic-Savic favours a move to Stamford Bridge over Manchester United
The Independent add that Chelsea see the attacking midfielder as a focal point up top in Maurizio Sarri’s side, similar to that of Eden Hazard.
Milinkovic-Savic netted 12 times in Serie A last season as Lazio finished fifth.
Should Chelsea sign the Lazio star, he would become Sarri’s second summer signing.
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The midfielder would follow Napoli ace Jorginho to Stamford Bridge.
Sarri is keen to spend big this summer to mount a top-four charge this season.
Chelsea are fully focused on domestic competitions after failing to quality for the Champions League last time out.