Manchester United Targets Signing Milan Defender

Italian press reports revealed Manchester United's interest in signing Serbian defender Strahinja Pavlovic, a player for Milan, during the upcoming summer transfer window.

According to the newspaper 'La Gazzetta dello Sport', both Manchester United and Crystal Palace have expressed interest in acquiring the player's services, with Crystal Palace being one of the first clubs to inquire about his status.

The report indicated that Milan values the Serbian defender at approximately 40 million euros, but does not plan to part with the player during the summer transfer market.

Pavlovic, 24 years old, joined Milan in the summer of 2024 from Austrian club Salzburg in a deal worth 18.5 million euros.

The player's contract with Milan extends until the summer of 2028, with a clause granting the Italian club the right to extend the contract for an additional season.

The Serbian international has played 35 matches in various competitions this season, scoring 4 goals and providing one assist.