Football rumours: Lazio take first steps in race for Mason Greenwood
What the papers say
Lazio have taken the first steps to signing Mason Greenwood, opening talks with Manchester United over a £30million move for the 22-year-old, according to the Daily Mail. The Independent reports Juventus and Napoli are also keen on the English forward.
The Old Trafford club’s search for a new striker has taken them to Lille, according to the i. Canada striker Jonathan David, 24, is high on their shortlist of potential reinforcements.
Agreeing a new deal with Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes is not a priority at United, according to the Manchester Evening News. Bayern Munich and Inter Milan have been linked with the 29-year-old.
Fulham have offered a fresh contract to former Brazil international Willian. The Sun says Cottagers boss Marco Silva wants the 35-year-old forward to stay after impressing in the Premier League last season.
Social media round-up
🚨 EXCL: Crystal Palace have offered new deal to Michael Olise, higher salary and new release clause for 2025.
🔵 Understand despite this, Chelsea still confident as they push to agree on personal terms; it’s up to the player.
Bayern and Newcastle also allowed to talk to Olise. pic.twitter.com/HIEMoFhsUk
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 19, 2024
🆕Manchester United tell Everton to 'get realistic' over Jarrad Branthwaite asking price
✍️|@DiscoMirror https://t.co/vDwmH391lo pic.twitter.com/1hUH7hRCGb
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) June 19, 2024
Players to watch
Bruno Guimaraes: Arsenal could look to prise the Brazil midfielder, 26, away from Newcastle with a player-plus-cash offer, according to Football Transfers.
Matty Cash: Inter Milan have joined their city rivals AC Milan in monitoring Aston Villa’s 26-year-old Poland right-back.