The transfer of Sergej Milinkovic-Savic accepted by the boss of Lazio while Man Utd approach of

Lazio boss Simone Inzaghi said he understood his club could be forced to sell midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, who remains a target for transfers to Manchester United.

The 24-year-old Serbian has been one of the hottest A-Series properties in recent seasons and has been suggested as a possible substitute for Paul Pogba at United if the French joined Real Madrid.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is said to be a pbadionate admirer of the midfield and it was reported that Milinkovic-Savic's agent – former Chelsea striker, Mateja Kezman – had sold out to the United Kingdom. United to discuss a contract that could cost between £ 70 and £ 90 million to United. .

Prior to the friendly match between Lazio and Mantova on Saturday – a 4-0 win in which Milinkovic-Savic scored the third – Inzaghi repeated that he wished the midfielder stayed, but was ready to lose him.

"My thoughts are that I would like Milinkovic-Savic to stay, but I also think that the club has to take into account the offers as soon as they arrive, then make a decision," he told reporters. via Football Italia.

"We know that if he had to leave, we would have important shoes to fill. I hope he stays, he had a great pre-season training camp, but the market is open and we are ready for any situation.

"Milinkovic will play today's friendly match against Mantova. If he had to leave, we would not need a physical figure to get us to the middle of the field. The purchases are targeted, chosen with the club, we sat down and discussed calmly.

"Milinkovic is 24 now, he is no longer a child. I can give him advice, he is at our disposal and has not missed a workout, but I do not know what will happen. I hope he stays.

"If a major offer comes, it's just that the club will take it into consideration."