Chelsea face domestic rivals Manchester City’s challenge to land the highly-rated Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to reports from Spanish news outlet Todo Fichajes.
The Serbian international maestro has been linked with a move away from the Serie A outfit since the summer and interest has been high from some of England’s biggest clubs in securing his signature.
With the Blues boss Thomas Tuchel set to dip into the transfer market for a fresh face after deadline day recruit Saul Niguez’s underwhelming loan spell so far, Milinkovic-Savic’s name will be closely tracked by Chelsea.
Jorginho’s uncertain future at the Bridge beyond next summer’s window only adds to the speculation of Tuchel bringing in a new signing to bolster his midfield ranks as Chelsea look to compete in as many as five competitions this season.
Lazio’s asking price of €80 million will surely ruffle some feathers for Milinkovic-Savic’s suitors in the market but the midfielder’s ability at his age makes him one of the top players in his position across Europe.
