Manchester United submit massive £50m for Serbia football star who currently plays in Italy

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- Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic could be on his way to Man United next year

- He was said to have been watched by Jose Mourinho while playing for Serbia

- United want to bolster their defense during the January transfer window

Serbian professional footballer Nikola Milenkovic who currently plays for Fiorentina has reportedly emerged as a January 2019 transfer target for Manchester United.

United manager Jose Mourinho is said to have watched the player during the international break and was impressed with his performances for the national team.

Mourinho was spotted watching Serbia cruise to victory over Montenegro midweek with rumors that he was on a scouting mission.

Manchester United eye move for Fiorentina star Nikola Milenkovic
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And according to the report by La Nazione, Manchester United have tabled massive £50 million for the possibility of luring the 21-year-old player to Old Trafford in January.

Nikola Milenkovic's agent is also said to have admitted that his client would be willing to make the move to Old Trafford next year.

However Fiorentina are keen to keep their star defender and have reportedly rejected the Red Devils offer.

The club want to keep the Serbia international until the summer as they believe his price could increase.

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Earlier, NAIJ.com had reported how Manchester United are reportedly plotting to make a third attempt to sign Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey from the Emirates stadium during the next summer transfer.

The Red Devils are said to be long term admirers of Aaron Ramsey, but they have failed twice in their efforts to sign the former Cardiff City superstar.

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