Jose Mourinho is keen to sign a commanding midfielder given the ongoing issues between him and Paul Pogba, and the Lazio man could be a perfect fit. According to the 'Daily Mirror', a member of the 'Red Devils' scouting team was present to see Lazio hammer Steaua Bucharest on Thursday night, but it was a wasted trip as their target spent 90 minutes on the bench.
Additionally, with Chelsea, Juventus, Barcelona, Monaco and Manchester City also keen, Mourinho may have to look elsewhere.
Jean Michael Seri, who has been in great form for Nice this season, as well as Napoli's Jorginho are seen as other potential replacements.