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title: "United fighting to sign young Lazio midfielder"
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# United fighting to sign young Lazio midfielder

Premier League clubs Manchester United and Manchester City are battling for the signature of Lazio’s highly-rated midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.

According to the [Mirror,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-city-transfer-milinkovic-11199449) The player’s agent, ex-Chelsea striker Mateja Kezman, has claimed that there are a host of top European clubs pursuing Milinkovic-Savic.

![Marco Rosi/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readmanutd.com/readmanutd/2017/09/848542498.jpg)

“There’s been a lot of interest from several clubs, such as those in Madrid, Manchester and Milan,” said Kezman.

The 22-year-old Serbian midfielder was born in Spain and has been a regular starter for Serie A side Lazio for the past year.

The youngster has also been an integral part of the side this season as they remain unbeaten.

![Marco Rosi/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readmanutd.com/readmanutd/2017/09/835965198.jpg)

The midfielder was watched by Liverpool in the early parts of the season as scouts from over the world come to see what all the fuss about Milinkovic-Savic is really about and it seems he has left a lasting impression as several clubs have him on their radar.

He scored seven times in 38 appearances for Lazio last season and has begun this season impressively.

United boss Jose Mourinho will be eager to pip his rivals to a signing once again and when the January transfer window opens, expect a huge battle for Milinkovic-Savic.