The Sergej Milinkovic-Savic saga is becoming relatively straightforward now, as Manchester United continue to be linked with the Lazio midfielder.
Regular scouting trips and recurring claims José Mourinho is a big fan of his leave little doubt the Red Devils are likely to make a move for him in the summer, but they might have a helping hand.
Like pretty much everyday, Corriere dello Sport look at the midfielder’s situation, and the bottom line of the article is the same, with many clubs interested in his services.
However, this time, they go a little bit further and claim Manchester United are in ‘pole position’ to sign the 22-year-old thanks to Jorge Mendes.
While the super agent doesn’t represent Milinkovic-Savic, he does have a very good relationship with Lazio, having helped them sign Nani over the summer, and, of course, has great contacts at Old Trafford, namely José Mourinho.
Corriere explain Mendes is a ‘precious channel’ for the Red Devils, although one must not discount Manchester City’s interest in the player, as well as Juventus’ and Barcelona’s.
Still, most papers in Italy, if they were allowed to, would, as things stand and judging from their reports, lump money on José Mourinho getting his man next summer.
Before that? Not a chance.
