Manchester United are weighing up a £42m bid for Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
Man United head coach Erik ten Hag wants to sign a new holding midfielder this summer, with Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong still a number one target.
However, the 25-year-old midfielder is still resisting a move to Old Trafford, despite speculations of the two clubs coming to an agreement over a move for a total package of £72m.
Manchester United are reportedly edged closer to completing the signing of free agent Thomas Strakosha.
The 27-year-old goalkeeper has made 208 appearances for Lazio in all competitions.
He left the Italian club at the end of June following the expiration of his contract, though, and the shot-topper is therefore available on a free transfer this summer.
Chelsea have reportedly joined the list of clubs wanting to sign Thomas Strakosha as a replacement for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
It remains unclear whether the 27-year-old will request to depart Stamford Bridge this summer.
Nevertheless, the Blues are in a position where they need to consider alternatives and will be looking for value for money.
Arsenal have reportedly “explored” the possibility of signing Lazio’s Sergej Milinkovic-Savic as their latest central midfielder target, according to Corriere dello Sport.
The 27-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to a number of Europe’s top clubs, leaving him to enjoy a successful seven-year tenure in Rome so far.
Lazio have emerged as rumoured suitors for Liverpool winger Xherdan Shaqiri
Having earned a spot in the Champions League next season, the Italian outfit had hoped to win the race for David Silva.
However, despite being leading the chase for the veteran, Biancocelesti missed out to the Spanish club Real Sociedad, leaving them to explore alternative options.