Lazio is prepared to get inventive in their pursuit of Mason Greenwood by making a player offer to Manchester United as part of the agreement.
Although Christos Mandas has been linked to Manchester City, Pep Guardiola could be dissatisfied if he chooses to play at Old Trafford.
Greenwood’s summer departure from United is all but guaranteed, having spent the whole season on loan at La Liga side Getafe.
Due to the 22-year-old’s impressive achievements in Spain, Lazio seems to be winning the competition to sign him.
The Serie A team was already negotiating a £30 million contract for Greenwood in an effort to stave off interest from rival teams.
Though it was believed that Lazio’s original bid included performance-related bonuses, United values Greenwood at about £40 million.
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CEO Claudio Lotito was pressuring the former Red Devils No. 11 to join.
Lazio is preparing a second attempt that would include spending about £15 million and goalkeeper Christos Mandas, after their initial bid was unsuccessful.
After swooping for Mandas, City is said to have already been turned down. The Greece international was targeted by City to increase competition amongst the goalies.
Guardiola would be irritated if he moved to the opposite side of Manchester as part of a deal for Greenwood, reports Express
But given the club’s pressing need for funds to increase their summer transfer budget, United is unlikely to accept such an offer.
The club isn’t prioritizing getting a new goalkeeper either, since Andre Onana is now Erik ten Hag’s first choice and Altay Bayindir provides a strong backup.
To have any hope of attracting Greenwood away from Old Trafford, potential bidders would undoubtedly need to come up with the £40 million that United is asking for.
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