Manchester United Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Sergej Milinkovic-Savic

Manchester United have reportedly been put off making a bid for Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic after the Serie A side raised their asking price to £87.5 million.

The Red Devils were offered the Serbia international for £70 million earlier this season, but his price has risen as more clubs have shown an interest, according to Simon Jones at MailOnline. 

United look set to invest heavily again this summer and are close to a move for Shakhtar Donetsk's Fred but still want another midfielder, per Richard Fay at the Manchester Evening News.

Squawka Football showed what Fred will bring to Old Trafford:

The Brazil international looks to be a replacement for the retiring Michael Carrick, but United may also need another midfielder if Marouane Fellaini departs the club.

Simon Stone at BBC Sport explained his situation at Old Trafford:

Milinkovic-Savic has enjoyed a fine season with Lazio and contributed 14 goals and six assists from midfield. However, it was an agonising end to the season for the Biancocelesti, as they missed out on qualifying for the UEFA Champions League after losing 3-2 to Inter Milan on the final day of the season.

United have inquired about Milinkovic-Savic but have not made a bid, according to reporter Fabrizio Romano:

The club looks to have plenty of rivals for the midfielder's signature. His agent, Mateja Kezman, has said there is "huge" interest in the 23-year-old, per Calciomercato.com (h/t Lucas Sposito at Sport Witness).

Football journalist Milos Markovic said Juventus are one team interested:

Paris Saint-Germain are also said to have made a €100 million (£87 million) offer, per La Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Tom Coast at Sport Witness).

Milinkovic-Savic has been called into Serbia's squad for the FIFA World Cup, and an impressive showing in Russia will likely create even more interest in the midfielder and raise his price tag further.