Lazio are set to resume talks with Manchester United over a move for uncertain striker Mason Greenwood after their first bid was reject.
Lazio are keen to sign Greenwood to bolster their attack for the 2024-25 season and will resume talks with Manchester United this week. Greenwood has reportedly been want by Lazio president Claudio Lotito since last year. But was snap up by Getafe on loan from Manchester United for the 2023-24 season.
However, Lotito has not given up on plans to bring Greenwood to Rome’s Stadio Olimpico. The main obstacle remains the transfer fee. Which Manchester United have set at a whopping €40m, despite Greenwood’s current contract at Old Trafford entering the final year.
Previously, Lazio had an initial bid rejected by Manchester United. With an offer worth just €20m plus a 50 per cent cut on any future transfers. Meanwhile, Greenwood was name Getafe’s Player of the Year after making 33 La Liga appearances. Scoring eight goals and providing six assists in the 2023-24 season.
Greenwood is one of the most exciting young strikers in the world of football. At just 20 years old, his skills and form are already beyond his years. He is a player with pace, skill in dribbling past opponents, and a sharp finish, especially his left-footed shot that reminds many of Robin van Persie, the former Dutch striker for Manchester United.
Mason Greenwood, a 22-year-old player, was previously charg. With assaulting his girlfriend and was ban from Manchester United. Although all charges were later drop, he is still on loan at Getafe and looks set to lose his future at the club.
Greenwood’s contract with Manchester United runs until 2025. With the option to extend for a further year. And the club are considering taking up the option amid interest from a number of European clubs. Including Barcelona, UFABET, Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Borussia Dortmund.
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has previously hint that he. Will reconsider Greenwood’s future this summer and has not ruled out a return to the club. However, letting him leave the club remains the top option.