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title: "Manchester United: Fans drool over former transfer target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic’s latest display"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-fans-drool-over-former-transfer-target-sergej-milinkovic-savics-latest-display/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Ben Goodwin"
section: "Manchester United Football Club"
published: "2020-02-17T22:05:52Z"
modified: "2020-02-17T22:05:52Z"
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# Manchester United: Fans drool over former transfer target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic’s latest display

**Loads of Manchester United fans have been reacting to the latest performance of former transfer target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, as some of the Red Devils faithful still see the Serbia star as a potential Paul Pogba replacement.**

Milinkovic-Savic was [heavily linked](https://talksport.com/football/377986/manchester-united-transfer-news-sergej-milinkovic-savic-make-first-bid-lazio-star/) with a move to Old Trafford during the 2018 World Cup, as he shone in Russia following an excellent season with Lazio – the towering midfielder recorded an impressive [14 goals and eight assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sergej-milinkovic-savic/leistungsdaten/spieler/266302/plus/0?saison=2017) in the 2017/18 campaign, and he has [five goals and seven assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sergej-milinkovic-savic/leistungsdaten/spieler/266302/plus/0?saison=2019) so far this term – more than [Pogba](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/paul-pogba/leistungsdaten/spieler/122153) in both categories.

Standing at 6 foot 5, he certainly wouldn’t have any issues with the physicality of the Premier League, and with Pogba once again [edging towards the exit door](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/02/15/mino-raiola-claims-paul-pogba-could-leave-manchester-united/) in Manchester, many supporters took to Twitter to share their feelings on Milinkovic-Savic after his latest display.

The 24 year-old scored the winning goal in Lazio’s 2-1 win over Inter in Sunday’s top of the table clash, racking up two dribbles and one key pass while also winning 12 duels, the most of any player in the match, per [Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/lazio-inter/XdbsZdb). You can find some of the best Twitter reactions down below, where fans hailed the ‘dominant’ and ‘amazing’ midfield man…

> Was very impressed with SMS today. Seems to be able to play deep & was class on the ball. Done really well for his goal as well. Overall seemed like a very mature performance. Wonder where his next move will be if he leaves Lazio.
>
> — Ali. (@UtdAlii) [February 16, 2020](https://twitter.com/UtdAlii/status/1229184376656801792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> He was dominant today. His qualities on The Ball are impressive as well. Would Love him as A pogba replacement. Him and grealish.
>
> — Olek#oleout (@UTDOLEK) [February 16, 2020](https://twitter.com/UTDOLEK/status/1229185697556451328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> The man is nicknamed “The Serbian Paul Pogba” for a reason. 1+1
>
> — Rashford (@Rashford20goals) [February 16, 2020](https://twitter.com/Rashford20goals/status/1229184806778474496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> If Pogba goes, we have to get this guy, watched him several times and never fails to impress
>
> — Alz (@unknownalzz) [February 16, 2020](https://twitter.com/unknownalzz/status/1229184649026572288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Would love him at Old Trafford
>
> — David (@UtdDaviid) [February 16, 2020](https://twitter.com/UtdDaviid/status/1229184543548157954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Wasn’t he player of the season last year playing as a DM? Amazing player who can play in all positions in the midfield.
>
> — Benz 💎 (@BabyyBenzzzz) [February 17, 2020](https://twitter.com/BabyyBenzzzz/status/1229195770827595776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> If pogba goes, he’s the one we should buy imo. Grealish is not a CM or I’m not convinced 🤷🏻‍♂️
>
> — Bhuvnesh (@Pog\_buoy) [February 17, 2020](https://twitter.com/Pog_buoy/status/1229321260988956672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Perfect pogba replacement if he does go
>
> — Dylan (@dylannnnnn7) [February 17, 2020](https://twitter.com/dylannnnnn7/status/1229355982763036672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> A proper Pogba replacement for [#MUFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> Bring Sir Savic to La Theatre [@ManUtd](https://twitter.com/ManUtd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/AC1jwiCFBd](https://t.co/AC1jwiCFBd)
>
> — NT (@utdNit) [February 17, 2020](https://twitter.com/utdNit/status/1229301505460588544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Red Devils fans, would Milinkovic-Savic be a good Pogba replacement if the Frenchman leaves? Join the discussion in the comments below…***