Published 19:47 IST, August 28th 2020
PSG transfer news: Ligue 1 giants offer €60m for Lazio star Milinkovic-Savic after CL loss
PSG transfer news: Ligue 1 have made an initial €60 million offer for Lazio's star midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic after Champions League final heartbreak.
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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have long harboured ir dream of winning Champions League since Qatar Sports Investments took over club in 2011. Ligue 1 giants have since n embarked on a spending spree, signing world-class players year after year in ir bid to lay hands on European crown. PSG almost lived ir dream but were thwarted by ir former academy product Kingsley Coman, who scored in UEFA Champions League final for Bayern, continuing PSG's wait for title.
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PSG transfer news: Ligue 1 giants eye Sergej Milinkovic-Savic transfer after Champions League loss
Champions League final defeat is unlikely to deter Ligue 1 giants from ir policy of bringing in big-name players, and latest PSG transfer news has seen m linked with a Sergej Milinkovic-Savic transfer. Serbian international has been a long-time target of Manchester United and Lazio are willing to let go of ir star man if a substantial offer comes in for him. According to PSG transfer news by Corriere Della Sera, Ligue 1 champions have lodged a £54million (€60m) proposition for a Milinkovic-Savic transfer. report suggests that while bid is t sufficient for Milinkovic-Savic to PSG deal to happen, it is enticing eugh for both clubs to begin negotiations. Lazio president Claudio Lotito has reportedly pledged that Italia outfit will be ready to sanction a Milinkovic-Savic transfer despite Serbian having a contract until 2024 with Serie A side.
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Milinkovic-Savic to PSG deal is an essential piece of business for coach Thomas Tuchel after his midfield was over-run by Bayern Munich in Champions League final. Lazio star has evolved into a complete midfielder after moving to Stadio Olimpico from Genk in 2015, making 209 appearances for Serie A outfit, scoring 39 goals and producing 27 assists. Serbian international has been labelled as a versatile ballplayer, with good strength and stamina, while boasting of excellent technique and an eye for goal.
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Milinkovic-Savic to PSG deal will add much-needed quality to Thomas Tuchel's side, and 25-year-old could be a regular feature in midfield alongside likes of Marco Verratti and Idrissa Gueye. According to PSG transfer news, a bid in range of £72m million (€80m) is likely to be accepted, and it remains to be seen wher Ligue 1 champions are ready for a furr outlay. According to PSG transfer news, Ligue 1 giants are also eyeing moves for Arsenal's Matteo Guendouzi and AC Milan's Ismael Bennacer if ir pursuit for Lazio star falls through.
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(Im Courtesy: Sergej Milinkovic-Savic Instagram)
19:46 IST, August 28th 2020