Sergej Milinkovic-Savic insists Lazio “have the quality” to qualify for the Champions League as he targets a top-four finish with the Biancocelesti.

Lazio are currently third in Serie A after a run of seven matches unbeaten in the League, and Milinkovic-Savic believes this could be the year they finally return to Europe’s elite club competition.

“We have started to play well, with four straight wins in the League,” the midfielder said from Serbia’s training camp.

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Sergej Milinkovic-Savic refused to take credit for changing the game as Lazio fought back to beat Rennes 2-1 in the Europa League.

He came off the bench, scored the equaliser and provided the assist for Ciro Immobile’s headed winner at the Stadio Olimpico.

“I didn’t change the game, it was the whole team that raised the tempo. The first half was not the performance we wanted, but we won and can now prepare for Celtic,” the midfielder told Sky Sport Italia.

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Sergej Milinkovic-Savic notes Lazio have an excellent record at San Siro, but “it’s a very different Inter this season” under Antonio Conte.

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“We won our last two visits to San Siro, but it’s a very different Inter this season,” the Serbian warned Lazio Style Radio.

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Lazio sporting director Igli Tare has confessed that he rejected Milan over the summer. “I chose with my heart, not money.”

Tare was Milan’s first choice to replace Leonardo, but the Albanian ended up sticking with Lazio and the Rossoneri went for ex-Roma executive Ricky Massara.

“I’m in a hurry to reach the Champions League,” he told Corriere dello Sport.

“The group knows that in the last three years, we could’ve easily qualified.

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Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is reportedly set for a new Lazio contract, including €100m-plus release clause and increased salary.

The Serbia international was again linked with Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter and Juventus this summer, but remained at the Stadio Olimpico.

According to Il Messaggero newspaper, the Biancocelesti are trying to finalise terms for an extension to his current deal, which runs to 2023.

It would only add one year to the contract, but include a large release clause of at least €100m.

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Lazio are reportedly keen on giving Inter target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic a new and improved contract.

It had been claimed that Inter were preparing a last-ditch bid for Milinkovic-Savic, possibly offering Roberto Gagliardini and Matteo Politano in part exchange.

However, Gazzetta dello Sport’s Nicolo Schira writes Lazio want to ward off the Nerazzurri’s interest by tying the midfielder down to a deal until 2024.

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Inter could prepare another last-minute offer for Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, with cash plus Matteo Politano and Roberto Gagliardini.

According to La Repubblica newspaper, the Nerazzurri have not given up on the Serbia international.

Rated at €90m, they would be prepared to offer a substantial cash sum along with players Politano and Gagliardini.

However, Lazio are unwilling to part with their star man so late in the transfer window.

Milinkovic-Savic had been linked with Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United.

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