Just In: Chelsea eyeing move for 25-year-old Lazio midfielder

Manchester United and Chelsea have reportedly revived their interest in securing the services of Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic following reports that both Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are planning a move this summer.

The Red Devils have held a long-standing interest in Milinkovic-Savic, who has found back of the net four times and created five more in 25 league games this campaign to help Lazio to the top of the Serie A table, while the Blues are also in the hunt for his signature since the last summer.

Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the Red Devils head-coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer views the 25-year-old as a possible replacement for Paul Pogba who has been rumoured with a return to Turin at Juventus while Real Madrid has been as an option for the Frenchman.

However, that trio of European heavyweights have all been credited with a strong interest in Milinkovic-Savic too, while the Red Devils Premier League rivals Chelsea are also believed to be keeping tabs on the situation.

The Serbia international’s current deal with Lazio does not expire until 2024, meaning that any team wanting to prise him away from the Stadio Olimpico would likely have to meet the €100m (£86.5m) asking price.

Lazio, who are currently on course for their first Serie A trophy in 20 years, are open to selling their star player, Milinkovic-Savic should they receive an offer which they deem acceptable.

The 25-year-old midfielder joined Lazio from Belgian team Genk for around £16m back in 2015.

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