Sergej Milinkovic-Savic Focusing on Lazio Amid Manchester United Rumours

Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic will not be drawn on talk linking him with Manchester United this summer and says his focus is on his current club.

According to Metro, manager Jose Mourinho is said to be keen on the Serbia international, who was reported as a target for United as well as Manchester City in January.

The Red Devils are set to be without Michael Carrick next season and Marouane Fellaini's contract will have expired, which would leave the side short of options.

However, Milinkovic-Savic told Serbian outlet Sportski zurnal (h/t Metro):

"Everyone is telling their own version, but I'm not thinking about my future at all. I was thinking about how to get back on the pitch as soon as possible. Now that I have recovered I can concentrate on what is important: my performance and results with Lazio.

"The current situation makes me realise that I do not have to think about other options. I am concentrating on my current club and our goal of qualifying for the Champions League."

Lazio are third in Serie A and are also 4-2 up on aggregate against Red Bull Salzburg in the UEFA Europa League quarter-final after the first leg in Rome.

Milinkovic-Savic has played a key role in the club's season, contributing 11 goals and seven assists in all competitions. BT Sport Football shared one of his efforts on Twitter:

The 23-year-old possesses an impressive blend of physicality and technical ability. He can win the ball in the air or on the ground, though his goal and assist output shows that the attacking side of his game is the most valuable.

BeIN Sport's Matteo Bonetti and football writer Liam Canning are among his growing number of admirers:

He shares many strengths with United star Paul Pogba, though their similarities—which include being most effective on the left side of a central midfield three—could make it difficult for them to operate successfully in the same side.

The Red Devils have had enough trouble this season unlocking the Frenchman's best form, so any midfield signings this summer should complement his strengths rather than emulate them.

Milinkovic-Savic would be an excellent capture for most sides, but unless United are ready to write off Pogba, he does not appear to be the right fit.