La Gazzetta dello Sport confirms Lazio have had an opening bid rejected by Manchester United for Mason Greenwood, but the Red Devils are in a hurry to sell the English winger, so Claudio Lotito will send them an ultimatum.
Greenwood has emerged as a top transfer target for Serie A clubs Juventus and Lazio, but the Biancocelesti have already sent an opening offer for the ex-Getafe loanee, according to Gazzetta and Corriere dello Sport.
Both newspapers report that the Biancocelesti offered €20m plus a 50% sell-on clause, but United rejected it.
However, the 22-year-old is not part of the Red Devils’ plans since he was charged with attempted rape in 2022. Even if prosecutors dropped the case against him the following year, the Premier League club have not changed their stance.
Both United and Lazio begin the pre-season on July 8, and according to Gazzetta, the Red Devils want to part company with Greenwood before that date.
Gazzetta: Lazio will send Greenwood ultimatum to Man United
Lazio, on the other hand, are unwilling to raise their offer and match Man United‘s €35m asking price, so they will send the same offer again, saying that it will be valid until July 10.
Lazio hope this will force the Red Devils to accept their conditions, given that no Premier League club is interested in the Englishman and that Manchester United have not yet received offers from other clubs.
According to the report, Marseille and Benfica are among the most interested clubs in Greenwood but haven’t yet sent a formal bid.
Lazio are reportedly ready to offer Greenwood a €3.5m-a-year contract plus €500,000 add-ons.
C’mon Greenwood this is your moment to become a legend in Italy and get back in your National Team ‼️