JOSE MOURINHO has sent scouts to check out Lazio’s £89million-rated star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to reports.
The Manchester United manager wants to sign two new midfielders this summer.
Michael Carrick is retiring and Marouane Fellaini looks to be on his way out of Old Trafford.
That could open the door for the powerful Milinkovic-Savic, according to the Daily Mail.
The 23-year-old Serb endured a so-so showing when United spies sat in on his side’s 4-1 defeat to Red Bull Salzburg in the Europa League quarter-final.
But the midfielder has banged in 11 goals this season as well as providing five assists.
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His hefty price tag – the same United paid to bring Paul Pogba back to the club – could prove a sticking point.
Lazio owner Claudio Lotito has previously said he turned down a £61.7million offer for one player.
Former Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo added: “If I were the sporting director of any top European club right now, the first player I would buy is Milinkovic.”
Spain-born SMS – who stands 6ft 4ins – previously played for Genk.
He joined Lazio in 2015, making his debut in a Champions League play-off round on August 2015.
He has been likened to Zinedine Zidane and Yaya Toure in terms of his physicality and ability on the ball.
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