MANCHESTER UNITED are leading the race to sign Sergej Milinkovic-Savic after the Lazio star's agent confirmed Old Trafford is his preferred destination.
The Red Devils are long-term admirers of the Serbian midfielder, who could be available this summer as he refuses to sign a new deal in Rome.
Milinkovic-Savic is tied down at the Stadio Olimpico until 2024, but Lazio could cash in on him in the upcoming transfer window.
It was reported back in March that United had revived their interest in the 27-year-old.
They identified the player as a possible replacement for Paul Pogba, who will depart the Theatre of Dreams as a free agent at the end of the season.
Paris Saint-Germain are also in the running to prise Milinkovic-Savic away from Italy.
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Having previously demanded at least £100million for the ex-Genk ace, Lazio are now reported to be willing to sell for around £59m.
Commenting on his future, his agent and former Chelsea ace Mateja Kezman has confirmed that both United and PSG are in talks to sign him.
But it is advantage United as the 2019 Coppa Italia winner has his eyes set on competing in the Premier League.
Quoted by , Kezman said: "Sergej has no shortage of offers for the summer transfer window.
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"At the moment we are dealing with Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.
"He is focused on the end of the season with Lazio, but Sergej wants to go to Manchester."
Lazio are claimed to have already lined up Milinkovic-Savic's replacement, with Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek a target.
According to , Loftus-Cheek is boss Maurizio Sarri's dream signing.
The 26-year-old was a regular during the Italian's sole season at Stamford Bridge - scoring ten goals in 40 appearances in all competitions.
Chelsea could be keen to offload the England international with his contract in West London expiring in 2024.