Two Premier League clubs have recently shown interest in Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood, as per a new report. However, at this point, a permanent move abroad seems more probable.
Greenwood has been on loan at Getafe this season after Manchester United acknowledged “the difficulties with him recommencing his career” at the club. United decided it would be best for him to continue his career away from Old Trafford.
This temporary solution only postponed the inevitable, and with Greenwood’s loan nearing its end, United is now faced with the task of finding a new club for him once again.
A permanent transfer to Getafe appears unlikely due to the club’s financial constraints, despite Greenwood’s impressive performance, scoring ten goals in 31 appearances.
United’s preference remains to sell him, although they haven’t ruled out the possibility of triggering the 12-month extension option in his contract. This would prevent Greenwood from becoming a free agent in 2025 and allow United to arrange a second loan if a suitable offer doesn’t materialize.
According to The Telegraph, United values Greenwood at a similar fee to the one that saw Cole Palmer move to Chelsea last summer, which was between £40 million and £45 million. Two unnamed Premier League clubs have reportedly made inquiries about him.
Any team willing to take a chance on Greenwood is likely to face significant backlash, as Getafe did when they signed him on loan. This is especially true for English clubs. Nonetheless, it is suggested that Greenwood is still more likely to play overseas.
Atletico Madrid is closely monitoring the situation despite downplaying their interest. Barcelona is also keen on him, but their financial situation may prevent any concrete moves. Real Madrid is considered an unlikely suitor for Greenwood.
Additionally, there are links to unnamed clubs in Germany, and interest from Italian sides, potentially including Juventus and Lazio, following recent speculation.
Manchester United’s handling of Greenwood has been complicated. Following an internal investigation when criminal charges against him were dropped due to the withdrawal of key witnesses and new evidence coming to light, United had initially planned to reintegrate Greenwood into their squad. However, this plan was abandoned after a significant public backlash.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who later became a minority co-owner of Manchester United, hinted that Greenwood might still have a future at the club. He suggested that a fresh judgment would be made regarding Greenwood’s situation. Nonetheless, Ratcliffe emphasized that any decision would need to consider the comfort level of the fans.
