Arsenal are eyeing the transfer of Genk starlet Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to reports.
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Milinkovic-Savic enjoyed an excellent season in the Belgian top flight last term and has impressed for Serbia at youth level and is reportedly attracting interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
According to Metro, the Gunners have already made an enquiry over the 20-year-old while Premier League rivals Manchester United and Serie A giants Lazio are also interested int he midfielder.
Lazio are believed to have made a £4.3m bid for the former Vojvodina man, however the offer was reportedly rejected by Genk.
Milinkovic-Savic’s style of play has been compared to that of countrymen Nemanja Matic, with the youngster possessing both technical and physical qualities in the midfield.
His was one of Serbia’s most influential players at the recent FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand, picking up the Bronze Ball as the Balkan nation triumphed in the final against Brazil.
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