June 18th 2024.
Reports have surfaced that Juventus, the Italian Serie A club, has shifted their focus from Manchester United's Mason Greenwood to his teammate Jadon Sancho. Greenwood, a promising player, has garnered attention from several clubs, including Juventus, after his successful season on loan at Getafe. As a result, United is now willing to sell the 22-year-old forward on a permanent deal.
However, Greenwood's recent arrest in January 2022 for attempted rape, controlling behaviour, and assault has caused some hesitation from United. All charges against him were ultimately dropped in February 2023, but the club faced backlash for considering reintegrating him into the team. Juventus was among the clubs interested in signing Greenwood, reportedly offering a £40m deal.
But according to The Sun, Juventus' pursuit of Greenwood has been put on hold due to concerns raised by some supporters. The club is now exploring the possibility of signing Sancho, but they are not willing to meet United's asking price of £40 million. Sancho, who was also frozen out of the first team by manager Erik ten Hag last September, has been open to offers from other clubs.
The 24-year-old winger's refusal to apologize to Ten Hag over a public row about his effort levels in training led to his return to his former club, Borussia Dortmund, on loan in January. Dortmund, who sold Sancho to United for £73m three years ago, is keen on keeping him for another season. However, they are also looking to fund a move for Ian Maatsen, a player who impressed on loan for them last season. But Chelsea is holding out for a club to trigger Maatsen's £35m release clause.
In other Manchester United news, it has been reported that the club is willing to listen to offers for Sancho. The winger's strained relationship with Ten Hag led to his exclusion from the team and his return to Dortmund on loan. But the German club is also looking to bring in Maatsen, and they need to raise funds to do so. As for Greenwood, his future at United remains uncertain after his off-field issues.
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