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Lazio close on Sergei Milinkovic-Savic deal as Genk confirm medical

Lazio are closing in on a deal for Genk's Serbian starlet Sergei Milinkovic-Savic.

Milinkovic-Savic, 20, caught the eye at this summer's Under-20 World Cup, and landed in Rome on Monday ahead of a medical with the Biancocelesti.

The midfielder, who signed a five-year contract with Belgian side Genk last summer, won the Bronze Ball as Serbia won the tournament in New Zealand.

A statement on Genk's official website read: "Milinkovic-Savic will undergo a medical ahead of a move to Lazio.

"The deal has been finalised and he will become a Lazio player in the coming days.

"At this stage though it is not known exactly how much the fee will be. We do know, however, that this will be the biggest sale in the club's history."

Milinkovic-Savic made 24 appearances for Genk during his one season in the Belgian Pro League after joining from Vojvodina in 2014, scoring five goals.

The midfielder said in July that he faced the choice of joining either Lazio or Fiorentina, adding: "This is a crucial moment of my career and I could take a huge step forwards."