Lazio and Lyon are back in the running to sign Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood after a deal to join Marseille fell through.
The striker was surplus to requirements at Old Trafford after he was charged with assaulting his girlfriend. But has since had the charges dropped by prosecutors, giving his career a second chance.
He impressed on loan at Getafe, winning the club’s Player of the Season award. With 10 goals and six assists in 36 appearances in all competitions.UFABET
Olympique Marseille have agreed a deal with the Red Devils for €27.6m plus €4m in bonuses and a 50 per cent sell-on clause.
However, Sky Sport Italia claim the deal could fall through. After the mayor of Marseille attacked the idea of signing Greenwood due to his bad record.
The media believes that would give Lazio another chance. Especially now that they know the price United are willing to accept.
Meanwhile, Foot Mercato has confirmed that another team in the race, Lyon, is also keen on Greenwood.
In addition to Lazio, who hope to bring in Greenwood to replace Felipe Anderson. Whose contract has expired and he has returned home to play for Palmeiras, Calciomercato added. That Claudio Lotito, the president of the famous team from Rome has made an offer to Christos Mandas to include in the contract to buy Greenwood. Believing that the Greek national team goalkeeper should be worth no less than 20 million euros. Although it is still unclear whether the Red Devils are ready to accept or not.