Arsenal could be given a huge boost in their bid to sign Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in the summer, even though Lazio plans to keep the midfielder.
The Serbian is a key member of the Lazio team that could return to the Champions League at the end of this season and he is doing well for them.
He is out of a contract at the end of next season and several reports have linked him with a move away from the club.
However, Lazio remains determined to keep him with them for a few more seasons and a report via The Daily Mail reveals they are prepared to offer him a new four-year deal.
However, Milinkovic-Savic is reluctant to sign and says he wants to discuss his future at the end of the season.
This seems to be a clear sign that he wants out and is only delaying the inevitable for now.
Just Arsenal Opinion
SMS is one of the finest midfielders in Italy and will be a good option for us off the bench, but the Serbian has no good record in European competitions.
We need to buy players who are accomplished in Champions League football as we return to the competition.
I think we need one of two younger players in midfield – it’s the only area where all of our realistic options are around 30 or older and we could do with someone who could be developed to take over. Can’t see us signing savic, partly for this reason
Very fine player but not the age profile for our future.The more I watch Caseido of Brighton, the more impressed I am with his all round ability and his pace and energy.He really fits the bill and as I have heard that Brighton have an interest in Nelson perhaps a deal could be arranged.Would they also be interested in Ba!ogun?