Lazio increase transfer offer for Man Utd outcast Mason Greenwood – but Serie A giants still some way short of €50m valuation in battle to beat Marseille to winger’s signature

Lazio have reportedly increased their offer for Manchester United outcast Mason Greenwood, but remain some way short of his full asking price.

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• Forward starred on loan at Getafe
• Linked with teams across Europe
• Premier League side open to offers

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Serie A giants are considered to be leading the race for Greenwood after seeing domestic rivals Juventus cool their interest. Teams from Spain – where the 22-year-old impressed on loan at Getafe last season – are also said to be exploring other options.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  United are open to offers, with there seemingly no way back for Greenwood at Old Trafford. They are, however, said to be looking for around €50 million (£42m/$54m) from a sale. That is an unrealistic figure for many of his suitors.

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  With that in mind, claims that Lazio have pieced together a €25m (£21m/$27m) package that includes a large sell-on percentage of any future transfer fees – potentially as much as 50%. are, however, reporting that Ligue 1 side Marseille are also in the mix.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  One-cap England international Greenwood is said to be open to the idea of moving to France, with there a desire on his part to resolve the outstanding issues regarding his future quickly – allowing a new challenge and fresh start to be embraced.