Arsenal are now considered the favourites to sign Sergej Milinković-Savić from Lazio, as the Gunners prepare a €40m bid for the Serbian midfielder.

• Arsenal are now the favourites to sign Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinković-Savić for €40m
• Lazio have set a €40m asking price for Milinković-Savić and plan to replace him with Napoli’s Piotr Zielinski
• The Premier League and Arsenal’s improvement under Mikel Arteta said to have “seriously attracted” Milinković-Savić

Arsenal moves closer to signing Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinković-Savić

Arsenal are now seen as the favourites to secure the services of Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinković-Savić, who was previously linked with Manchester United.

The 28-year-old Serbian’s contract is set to expire next summer, and Arsenal seem prepared to offer a deal in the upcoming transfer window.

Lazio’s €40m asking price and replacement plans

Lazio are looking to cash in on Milinković-Savić before his contract expires, with the Italian club setting an asking price of €40m.

According to reports, Lazio have identified Napoli’s Piotr Zielinski as a potential replacement, who would also cost around €40m.

Milinković-Savić’s attraction to the Premier League

Il Messaggero, as relayed by Lazio Press, has reported that the Premier League is “seriously attracting” Milinković-Savić, and Arsenal have “already tested the waters” with their interest.

The player, who turned down Arsenal in the past, seems to have changed his mind due to the team’s recent success under Mikel Arteta.