Man Utd could finally seal £50m transfer they were first interested in five years ago

dailystar.co.uk:

Manchester United have reportedly renewed their interest in Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.The Red Devils are still looking to strengthen in the market, particularly after their Premier League campaign began with a chastening 2-1 home loss to Brighton and Hove Albion.

A new midfielder appears to be Erik ten Hag’s main priority, yet the club’s endless pursuit of Barcelona ace Frenkie de Jong continues to hit one stumbling block after another.And the purported monitoring of Milinkovic-Savic’s situation could be a sign that they are now considering alternative targets to Ten Hag’s former player.

While they have not pursued him like they have de Jong, United have been linked with the Serbian ever since Jose Mourinho was in the Old Trafford dugout.Read More: Erik ten Hag used opposite approach to Sir Alex Ferguson in dressing room vs Brighton And reports from the Telegraph understand United are considering a move for Milinkovic-Savic, who contributed 11 Serie A goals and 11 assists in 37 appearances last season.

However, he will not come cheaply, as it would purportedly require a fee of around £50million to convince the Italian giants to part with him.Ten Hag’s desire for a new midfielder has been apparent ever since he took up the United reins.