Lazio are moving for Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata.

Off contract in June, Mata is considering his options at United, which hold a 12-month option in his deal.

La Repubblica says Lazio sports chief Igli Tare has made a first approach to Mata and tabled a pre-contract offer to the veteran.

Tare has offered the 33-year-old a two-year contract worth €4m-a-season.

Mata is keen on a move to Rome, though his counter proposal is for €5m-a-season.