Manchester City join race to sign "next Yaya Toure"

Manchester City have joined the race to sign Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to Le10Sport. The Blues will face competition from Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United. Milinkovic-Savic, who has started 24 Serie A games for the capital club this campaign, is reportedly at the centre of interest from a host of top clubs. Indeed, PSG sporting director Leonardo has already made a €60 million offer, but the supposed bid wasn’t enough in Lazio’s eyes. Drawing comparisons with City legend Yaya Toure in the past, Milinkovic-Savic mounts over the majority of his opponents in midfield – winning 3.6 aerial duels per game on average according to WhoScored. These numbers eclipse those of Pep Guardiola’s entire squad, with our statistically most potent aerial threat John Stones winning 3.1 per 90 by comparison. Source: Vitalfootball