July 4th 2024.
It seems that a heated competition is underway between Lazio and Marseille as they both vie for the talented Mason Greenwood from Manchester United. According to sources in Italy, Marseille currently holds the lead in the race to secure the 22-year-old forward, with Lazio following closely behind.
Greenwood had previously been on loan at Getafe for the season, but now United is looking to offload him during the upcoming summer transfer window. This decision comes after the player's recent arrest in January 2022 for charges of attempted rape, controlling behavior, and assault. However, in February 2023, all charges against Greenwood were dropped, and United had initially considered bringing him back into the first-team squad under Erik ten Hag. However, the club faced strong backlash and ultimately decided against it.
It seems that Lazio, who had attempted to sign Greenwood on loan last summer, has reignited their interest in him. They have reportedly offered €20m plus a 50% sell-on clause, but United has rejected the deal, holding out for a fee closer to £40m. Interestingly, Mason Greenwood was named Getafe's Player of the Season last term, highlighting his potential and skill on the field.
United is eager to offload Greenwood before pre-season training begins on July 8th, and it seems that Marseille has now overtaken Lazio with a better offer. According to reports, Marseille is confident that they will be able to complete a deal for the young forward. This comes after the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach last month, following his departure from Brighton at the end of last season.
Greenwood's talent has not gone unnoticed, with even Juventus expressing strong interest in him. However, reports in Italy suggest that the Serie A club has backed out of a potential £40m deal due to concerns raised by supporters regarding Greenwood's arrest two years ago.
Despite the controversy surrounding him, Greenwood had an impressive season in La Liga, scoring eight goals and registering six assists. He was even named as Getafe's Player of the Season, highlighting his potential and skills on the field. As the transfer window approaches, it remains to be seen which club will ultimately secure the talented Mason Greenwood from Manchester United. Stay tuned for more updates and news on this developing story.
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