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Chelsea and Manchester United eye Strahinja Pavlovic as AC Milan brace for \u20ac50m battle<\/h2>\n

Chelsea and Manchester United have both made serious inquiries about AC Milan centre-back Strahinja Pavlovic ahead of the 2026\/27 season. According to\u00a0Daniele Longo, the Blues are currently leading the chase, though Milan are refusing to budge on their \u20ac50 million valuation.<\/p>\n

Longo reports that the list of admirers for the 24-year-old Serbian has grown fast lately, with multiple clubs reaching out. While Chelsea are the most aggressive in their interest, Manchester United have now joined the conversation.<\/p>\n

A move for Pavlovic could also have a domino effect; his departure might clear the way for Benoit Badiashile to head elsewhere, especially since Milan have shown interest in the Frenchman before. At the same time, Milan\u2019s board are reportedly looking at Lazio\u2019s Mario Gila as a replacement, which explains why they are holding out for top dollar.<\/p>\n

Pavlovic has emerged as one of Serie A\u2019s most effective left-sided centre-backs this term, proving his worth at both ends of the pitch, most notably with a brilliant strike against Torino. His stats across 31 league games paint a solid picture:\u00a013 clean sheets, 3.87 clearances per 90, and an elite 83rd-percentile ranking for aerial duels. <\/p>\n

However, he isn\u2019t without his flaws. Pavlovic\u2019s tackles (61st percentile) and interceptions (52nd percentile) are fairly average, and he can be a liability, occasionally losing possession in dangerous areas. Having given away two penalties this season, his defensive record suggests there is still room for improvement.<\/p>\n

Revealed \u2013 Premier League clubs will need to pay \u00a373m to complete signing of world-class midfielder<\/p>\n

Does Pavlovic genuinely solve Chelsea\u2019s problem better than Manchester United\u2019s?<\/h3>\n

Chelsea have a specific tactical void that Manchester United don\u2019t that they need a progressive, ball-playing left centre-back who can thrive in a new manager\u2019s setup. Despite the occasional mistake, Pavlovic fits that profile much better than he does United\u2019s current system.<\/p>\n

Manchester City keen on summer transfer move for sensational Real Madrid star<\/p>\n

United\u2019s interest may be more about market leverage than a desperate need. Chelsea, however, need a defender who can carry the ball through a high press with composure. Spending \u20ac50 million on a player with Pavlovic\u2019s potential, while potentially moving Badiashile on,\u00a0makes a lot of sense for Chelsea\u2019s long-term strategy.<\/p>\n

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