According to reports, Arsenal is interested in signing Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio this summer. However, the midfielder’s agent is said to be working on renegotiating a lower asking price for the player.
Savic has been the subject of transfer rumours in recent years but has remained loyal to Lazio, where he has become a club legend. Since joining the club in 2015, he has played in 328 matches, scoring 64 goals, and providing 59 assists. He has also helped the team win two Italian Super Cups and a Copa Italia trophy. Although Lazio is keen to extend his contract, Milinkovic-Savic is reportedly unlikely to sign a new deal. With only 18 months remaining on his current contract, Lazio is perhaps considering selling him during the upcoming summer transfer window to avoid losing him for free in 2024.
Big European names like Arsenal and Juventus are first in line for the Serbian this summer. Both clubs would prefer to secure his signature at a lower price and are likely to leverage his contract situation to negotiate a favorable deal. Apart from these, Premier League regulars Newcastle United and West Ham United are also keeping a close eye on Savic’s situation.
Initially, Lazio had set an asking price of € 100 million for Milinkovic-Savic, but given his contract situation, they are now considering lowering it. Reports suggest that the Italian club may be open to offers above € 50 million for the midfielder. However, Milinkovic-Savic’s agent is pushing for a lower asking price and has suggested that Lazio should accept bids between €35 million and €40 million. It remains to be seen whether Lazio will agree to this or hold their talented player for a higher fee.
A powerful box-to-box midfielder with significant attacking capabilities, his acquisition could be a major win for the Gunners. He is a player who can make an impact both in defense and offense and will be a great addition to the inventory of current Premier League table-toppers.
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