Manchester United target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic 'happy' at Lazio as European giants line up to sign Serbian midfielder
- Man United among European heavyweights keen on Sergej Milinkovic-Savic
- Scouts from Chelsea, Barcelona and Monaco watched Lazio's game at Atalanta
- The 22-year-old Serbian midfielder scored twice as Lazio earned a 3-3 draw
- But Milinkovic-Savic insists he isn't bothered by the attention surrounding him
Manchester United target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic insists he is happy at Lazio and doesn't care that scouts from some of Europe's leading clubs have been watching him.
Juventus and Manchester City have also been linked with the 22-year-old Serbia international midfielder, who is one of the most sought-after players in Europe at the moment.
Representatives from United, as well as Chelsea, Barcelona and Monaco were reportedly in attendance as he scored twice in Lazio's 3-3 draw at Atalanta in Serie A on Sunday.
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic celebrates after scoring for Lazio against Atalanta on Sunday
But Milinkovic-Savic, who increased his Serie A goal tally to five for the season, isn't bothered by the attention as the January window nears.
'These are two important goals, but I play for Lazio and I don't care who came to watch me,' he told Mediaset Premium.
'I play for Lazio and I am happy here.'
Milinkovic-Savic is attracting the attention of a number of leading European clubs
Milinkovic-Savic, who joined the Rome side in 2015, is contracted there until 2022 after signing a new contract last April.
The former Vojvodina and Gent player has twice been capped for his country at senior level, having helped Serbia's under-19 side win the European Championship in 2013 and under-20 side win their World Cup in 2015.
His goals have helped Lazio to fifth in the table, five points behind their city rivals Roma after their draw at Atalanta.
The Serbian midfielder scored twice as fifth-placed Lazio earned a draw away at Atalanta
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