Manchester United to pay £95m for Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic

JOSE MOURINHO is reportedly prepared to make Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic Manchester United’s record signing as he plots a £95million move.

The Portuguese boss has sent his scouts to monitor the Serbian international’s performances.

And after rave reviews, he is readying a swoop to bring the 22-year-old to Old Trafford, according to the Express.

United will be forced to pay more than the then world-record £89m they forked out to sign Paul Pogba from Juventus in 2016.

But that will not deter Mourinho in his attempts to sign the midfielder in the summer.

Talent spotters from the Red Devils were in the stands last weekend to watch Milinkovic-Savic’s superb performance in Lazio’s 2-1 win over Sampdoria.

With his side 1-0 behind with just ten minutes to go, the youngster pounced on a loose ball in the box to fire his side level.

But his impact would not end there.

In the dying moments he made a darting run through the midfield before playing a killer pass into the path of team-mate Felipe Caciedo to fire in the winner.

Milinkovic-Savic has become one of the most sought-after men in Europe since his arrival in Serie A.

Lazio only paid £16m to Belgian side Genk in 2015 but are now expected to receive six times that amount for him.

Manchester City and Juventus also hold an interest in the ace, but it is United who are leading the race for his signature.

Lazio’s sporting director Igli Tare recently confirmed the club had received several huge offers.