Lazio set to move for Stoke target Fabian Ruiz as Manchester United eye Sergej Milinkovic-Savic
Italian giants look resigned to losing Serbian superstar with Manchester United leading the chase and have lined up Spanish youngster as replacement
LAZIO will battle with Stoke for Real Betis star Fabian Ruiz, as the Italians earmark a replacement for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to reports.
Milinkovic-Savic is set to leave the Stadio Olimpico in the summer, with Europe’s big boys including Manchester United preparing big money summer bids.
Lazio are planning for life without the highly-rated Serbian who is a future Ballon d’Or winner, according to his agent Mateja Kezman.
claim midfielder Fabian fits the bill and Lazio are willing to activate the 21-year-old's release clause to push through the deal.
Fabian penned a new deal at the Benito Villamarin last month until 2023 with his release clause doubled to £27million.
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Stoke are looking to make changes next season with the Spanish Under-21 star high on their shopping list.
But the Potters could struggle to tempt Fabian to the Midlands regardless of them beating the drop with nine games to go.
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Roma are also monitoring the midfielder who looks destined to leave La Liga with Serie A his next stop.
Fabian has forced his way back into the first-team set up after a stint on loan at Elche.
The playmaker has made 24 appearances for Betis and has bagged 2 goals as they sit tenth in La Liga.