Man Utd starlet Mason Greenwood ‘has a chance to start against Chelsea,’ says boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

MASON GREENWOOD could start Manchester United's first game of the Premier League season against Chelsea, says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

The Red Devils teen opened the scoring in the 4-0 victory against Leeds at Optus Stadium in Perth earlier today.

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Greenwood, 17, was part of United's front three in the first half - alongside Marcus Rashford and Dan James.

He also came off the bench in the 2-0 win over Perth Glory last week.

The Red Devils teen made three top-flight appearances under Solskjaer last season.

But the Norwegian has revealed that Greenwood's form has been so impressive he might keep his place in the starting line-up once the new Prem campaign begins.

Solskjaer said: "He has a chance to start against Chelsea. I won’t say it is not a possibility.

"It is a good possibility if he keeps going as he does."

Greenwood's performance against Leeds made United fans believe that he is a better forward than Romelu Lukaku, 26, who is nearing his Old Trafford exit.

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SunSport understand that Inter Milan are ready to meet United's £75million asking price for the Belgian.

But they are only willing to come up with a guaranteed £60m paid over three years, with a further £15m available in add-ons.

Lukaku fuelled speculation that the deal is close when he told reporters in Australia on Saturday: "You will know something next week."