Arsenal are linked to Sergej Milinkovic Savic again. It is sure that Arsenal are there in the window to sign a midfielder. Arsenal could be set to reignite their interest in an old target, pouncing on the dwindling contract of a top star.
Sergej Milinkovic Savic wants a new challenge elsewhere in Europe
That’s according to Corriere dello Sport (via Sport Witness), who reveal the Arsenals’ interest in Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. Having been linked before in the past, this is a move that could finally come to fruition.
With the 28-year-old keen on a switch to the Premier League too. Mikel Arteta‘s midfield having just opened up with the impending exit of the long-serving Granit Xhaka. It seems this opportunity could have presented itself at the perfect time for the Spanish tactician. He will be seeking to bridge the gap between themselves and Manchester City.
Sky Italy have also previously outlined a €35m (£30m) price tag. The price tag may vary with the competition which teams will face inorder to sign the midfielder.
What does Sergej bring to this squad?
To think of the success that their Swiss general gained in a more deep-lying creative role. He having recorded 16 goal contributions in all competitions alongside Martin Odegaard, the thought of replacing him with Milinkovic-Savic is a truly frightening one.
Lazio’s main man has boasted some of the most impressive attacking statistics in Europe for someone operating so deep. That too with a technical proficiency that means he could play as a holding midfielder. He could also play box to box, or even in the no.10 role. This versatility lends itself to Arteta’s system, which relies on two midfielders to shine at the apex of his box midfield.
As the Norway international scored 15 goals and assisted a further eight, displaying his deft creativity, adding the 6 foot 4 powerhouse beside him would make the duo a near-unstoppable pairing, one without a real weakness.
As the Norway international scored 15 goals and assisted a further eight, displaying his deft creativity. However, adding the 6 foot 4 powerhouse beside him would make the duo a near-unstoppable pairing, one without a real weakness.
However, from central midfield in Serie A, the attack-minded monster recorded nine goals and eight assists of his own this season.
This served to support Maurizio Sarri’s notion, who suggested last year:
“I’ve coached great midfielders, like Zielinski and Hamsik, and he’s one of the best. He really is a complete player with great quality.”
