Liverpool are reportedly ‘battling’ for the capture of Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
The 26-year-old is a long-standing target for the Reds and it would appear that the interest hasn’t evaporated.
Signed from KRC Genk in 2015, the Serbian international has been a star performer in Serie A for a number of years.
According to a report from Fichajes, as cited by Total Football Center on Twitter, Liverpool and Juventus are set to go head to head for the central-midfielder.
The report states that the 26-cap ace is an ‘interesting option’ for Jurgen Klopp’s side as the German seeks a long-term replacement for Gini Wijnaldum.
This season, the man described as the ‘complete midfielder’ by Anton Toloui, has scored three times and registered two assists in eight league appearances.
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Signing additional midfielders has to be part of the evolution in the Anfield squad as Klopp attempts to incrementally replace Jordan Henderson and James Milner.
Still just 26, Milinkovic-Savic has already achieved plenty in an illustrious career and could perhaps be ready for a new challenge outside of Italy.
Possessing an area of attributes that would endear Liverpool to the signing, the Serbian can also operate as either an attack-minded midfielder or as a more box-to-box player.
Valued at £63million and under contract until 2024 in Italy (Transfermarkt), there would appear to be no option to land the star on the cheap.
