Lazio have set a hard deadline as they attempt to sign Mason Greenwood from Manchester United this summer.

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• Serie A club eyeing Greenwood deal
• Spent season on loan at Getafe
• Lazio yet to table adequate bid

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Greenwood enjoyed a sterling season at Getafe but there is no way back for the striker at United. As a result, a price tag of €50m (£42m/$35m) has been placed on the striker's head, a price which Lazio are yet to reach.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The Serie A club have thus far made a bid worth around €25m (£21m/$27m) and will need to increase that offer. They have set a deadline of July 8 to seal a deal, an objective they feel is achievable, per Calciomercato.

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  Greenwood scored 10 goals and registered six assists last season. Along with Lazio, Marseille are also said to hold an interest in securing the star's signature.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Lazio's deadline is in just six days so they may well table a second, improved bid for Greenwood soon. It remains to be seen if he is willing to move to Italy, however.

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