Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, the sergeant who could take charge in the Premier League

Christmas could have come early for Manchester United fans in the shape of Sergej, a 6ft 4in midfielder who says José Mourinho is the best coach in the world

By Ben McAleer for WhoScored?, part of the Guardian Sport Network

After a run of nine wins in 10 games in Serie A, Lazio’s form has tailed off in the last few weeks. They have won just one of their last five league matches but, while their form has faltered, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic’s stock has continued to soar.

“I play for Lazio and I don’t care who came to watch me. I play for Lazio and I am happy here,” said the 22-year-old said this week when quizzed about speculation that Manchester United were preparing to break their own transfer record to sign the midfielder for £95m. Liverpool, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked to the Serb but José Mourinho’s team may be the best fit for him.

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