Arsenal can reportedly sign midfielder Sergej Milinkovic Savic for a bargain fee in the next summer transfer window. The midfielder is also open to a move.
However, Juventus and Newcastle United also remain in the race for his signature. Whereas, Lazio have the lost the hope of securing a contract extension.
ARSENAL AND SERGEJ MILINKOVIC SAVIC TRANSFER LINKS FULL STORY
According to reports, Arsenal can sign Sergej Milinkovic Savic for a bargain fee. The report also claims that the bargain fee is 26 million in the next summer transfer window. A report also claims that the midfielder has rejected multiple contract extensions from Lazio. Hence, the Italian giants are hoping to sell him for a transfer fee in the next summer transfer window.
Therefore, Arsenal are hoping to take advantage of the situation. They see the Lazio midfielder as a perfect replacement for outgoing Granit Xhaka. The Gunners are in advanced discussions with Bayer Leverkusen to sell Granit Xhaka for 15 million. Granit Xhaka has also accepted personal terms with the Bundesliga side for the next summer.
NEWCASTLE UNITED AND JUVENTUS ARE ALSO IN THE RACE
A report also claims that Arsenal are not the only side in the race for his signature. Newcastle United and Juventus are also in contact with his agent. However, like the Gunners, both the sides have not yet made a bid to Lazio for the midfielder. The report also claims that Arsenal lead the race for his signature. However, the deal is nowhere near complete.
Arsenal are hoping to overhaul their midfield in the next summer transfer window. Hence, a player like Sergej Milinkovic Savic is a perfect start to the window. Therefore, the Gunners should seriously consider making a move, if the player is available. However, the Gunners have to be quick to make a move. It is because Newcastle United are hoping to offer him a lucrative deal after securing Champions League football.
Arsenal have to make sure that they have the right squad to compete for the Champions League next season. Hence, a player like Sergej Milinkovic Savic will add the perfect balance and squad depth to the team in the next summer transfer window.
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