Chelsea will face competition in the transfer market next summer should they look to reignite their interest in Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
The Blues were heavily linked with a move for the Serbian midfielder throughout the summer transfer window, but Todd Boehly opted to pursue deals for the likes of Frenkie de Jong and Denis Zakaria ahead of the 27-year-old. Milinkovic-Savic was also tipped to be on Arsenal's radar over the summer, but the Serbia international remained with the Serie A outfit for another season.
The Lazio midfielder has already registered four goals and provided a further five assists in 11 appearances so far this season, with his current deal set to expire in 2024. As he enters the final 18 months of his contract, Chelsea could look to pursue a cheaper deal for the Serbia star next summer, with N'Golo Kante and Jorginho still yet to sign renewals at Stamford Bridge.
