Lazio are reportedly planning an audacious swoop for Leicester City winger Demarai Gray as a replacement for in-demand star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to reports in Italy. Gray, 21, is developing into one of the Foxes’ key players and was one of their bright sparks last season. The England under-21 star joined Leicester from Birmingham City for just £3.7million in January 2016 after they activated a clause in his contract.
According to reports, Gray is now on Lazio’s radar and they are putting together a formal offer for him. The Italian club are expecting to have money to spend this summer due to the level of interest in Serbia international Milinkovic-Savic. The 23-year-old midfielder is wanted by Real Madrid and a deal for over £100m is on the cards.
Manchester United were also linked with an interest but the Red Devils have reportedly been put off their pursuit over his £131m price tag. If he does leave this summer it would give Lazio plenty of funds to reinvest during the rest of the transfer window and Gray is a target. However, a deal could be difficult to strike with Leicester given that they may well lose fellow winger Riyad Mahrez this summer too.