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Manchester United make their first bid for a top midfield target, while West Ham must pay £25million for a former Liverpool striker – both in all the latest Euro Paper Talk.

MAN UTD MAKE MILINKOVIC-SAVIC BID

Manchester United have made an initial bid worth £50million for Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to a report.

The Red Devils are facing a defining few months as they look to appoint a new manager and guide them through their first transfer window in charge. Interim manager Ralf Rangnick has laid bare the problems the current squad is facing.

He pointed out the breadth of technical talent at Old Trafford. However, the German tactician insisted that the squad is not physical enough and needs a rebuild.

As for who Man Utd could target, they reportedly want a new centre-back, a midfielder and a striker.

Lazio’s Serbia international Milinkovic-Savic has emerged as a firm midfield target. And according to La Repubblica, United have put a bid of €60million in for the 27-year-old.

Previous reports hinted at a potential discount from Lazio president Claudio Lotito, bringing the fee down to United’s initial bid.

However, the latest claim insists that Lotito is standing firm on his original €80million (£67million) valuation of Milinkovic-Savic.

As such, Man Utd and Lazio could meet at €70million (£59million), but the Red Devils have nevertheless started work on the deal.

Milinkovic-Savic has played 287 games for his Serie A employers since joining in 2015, scoring 56 goals and assisting 49 others.

His current contract runs until the summer of 2024 and Lazio are reportedly aware that they would not be able to turn down a bigger bid.

Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked with a swoop for the 30-cap Serbia star.

AND THE REST FROM EURO PAPER TALK

Former Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi is likely to leave Union Berlin this summer and West Ham are among the teams keen on snapping the 24-year-old up for €30million (£25million). (Bild)

Marcelo wants to sign a new Real Madrid contract, but Los Blancos want to move the veteran left-back on. (Defensa Central)

Robert Lewandowski is pushing for a move to Barcelona following speculation over his Bayern Munich contract. (Sport)

What’s more, Barcelona hope to offer former Bayern target Sergino Dest to make a deal cheaper. (Sport)

Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenez has failed a fitness test and will therefore not feature against Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday. (Marca)

MBAPPE COULD YET STAY AT PSG

Kylian Mbappe has revealed that he could yet sign a new Paris Saint-Germain contract because of “new elements” in his decision. (Goal)

However, PSG have made a firm approach for Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah in case Mbappe leaves. (Sport)

Mauricio Pochettino’s future as PSG manager is also unclear and he has revealed that he is not currently in talks over an extension. (Foot Mercato)

Pep Clotet, who gave Jude Bellingham his debut at Birmingham, has backed the Borussia Dortmund midfielder to be a wildcard Real Madrid transfer option. (AS)

West Ham are willing to sell Issa Diop this summer, but want at least £13million for the French defender. (Foot Mercato)

EURO PAPER TALK – ROMA EYE ASTON VILLA RAID

Roma believe they have been given the green light to sign Douglas Luiz following Steven Gerrard’s comments on the Aston Villa midfielder. (AS Roma Live)

Former Tottenham manager Gus Poyet has hailed the time Spurs had now-Real Madrid stars Luka Modric and Gareth Bale. (AS)

Juventus have joined the likes of Bayern, Man Utd and Real Madrid in the race for Ajax midfielder Ryan Gravenberch. (Calciomercato)

Meanwhile, United are willing to submit a higher offer to tempt defender Ronald Araujo to leave Barcelona. The centre-back remains in talks over a new contract – without a significant breakthrough. (Sport)

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