October 1st 2024.
Barcelona is making big moves in its search for new talent, with reports indicating they are preparing a £60m bid for ex-Manchester United player Mason Greenwood. The 23-year-old has been in top form for Marseille since his transfer from United for £26m over the summer, scoring five goals in his first six games with the French club.
Greenwood, who spent last season on loan at La Liga side Getafe, had not played for Manchester United since January 2022, when he was released after a six-month internal investigation into his conduct. However, the serious charges against him, including attempted rape and assault, were dropped in February 2023.
His impressive performances for Marseille have caught the attention of Barcelona, who have identified him as one of their top targets for the upcoming summer transfer window. The Spanish giants have even sent scouts to watch Greenwood in at least four of his games this season.
Barcelona were also monitoring Greenwood last season when he was playing for Getafe, but they face stiff competition for his signature. French champions Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the young forward, and they may have an advantage as Greenwood has settled in well in France.
Other top clubs, including Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid, have also been linked with Greenwood, but Barcelona's interest is said to be the most substantial at this stage.
Greenwood's move to Marseille was met with criticism from the club's own mayor, but the club's president has no regrets about the decision. He explained that they had all the necessary information and had discussed the move with Marseille boss Roberto de Zerbi, who was eager to work with Greenwood again after their time together at Brighton.
Despite the ongoing speculation surrounding his former club Manchester United, Greenwood is solely focused on his current team and has been performing fantastically on the field. His former club, on the other hand, has been struggling with poor results and intense scrutiny on manager Erik ten Hag.
With just seven points from their first six games and a 3-0 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday, Manchester United's future remains uncertain. But Greenwood's future seems bright as he continues to impress with Marseille and attract attention from top European clubs.
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