PAUL MERSON has urged Arsenal to sign Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
The midfielder, 27, caught the pundit’s eye with his impressive performances in Serie A last season.
And Merson cannot understand why more clubs are not in the market to sign the Serbia international.
In his column for the Daily Star Merson wrote: “Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is the player I would go for.
“I think Milinkovic-Savic is a lovely player. A really top-drawer player.
“The way he played for Lazio last season I personally think he is the best midfield player in Italy.
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“I know Manchester United have been linked with him in the past, but why there isn’t a queue of clubs lining up to buy the Serbian, I do not know.
“I think a lot of clubs are missing a trick.”
One reason why clubs may be hesitant to make a move for Milinkovic-Savic is Lazio’s £68million asking price.
Arsenal reportedly had a £47m bid for the midfielder turned down earlier this week with the club now said to be focusing on Youri Tielemans instead.
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Newcastle and Chelsea have also made offers for Milinkovic-Savic but they too were rejected.
The Serb has two years left to run on his contract and that has affected his price tag with Lazio wanting £86m to let him leave before the pandemic.