March 14th 2024.
The transfer window is fast approaching and many teams are already making moves to strengthen their squads. One team that has been closely following the progress of Mason Greenwood is Barcelona. However, it seems that the dream transfer of the young Manchester United player to the Catalan giants might not happen after all. Recent reports suggest that Barcelona has cooled their interest in the 22-year-old.
Greenwood is currently on loan at Getafe and has been performing exceptionally well, which has caught the attention of many top clubs, including Barcelona. His loan spell has been a turning point in his career, especially after the Crown Prosecution Service dropped charges against him in January 2022. These charges included attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault. The decision was made due to the withdrawal of key witnesses and new evidence that came to light.
Despite his impressive performance at Getafe, Greenwood has not been able to secure a spot in Manchester United's first team. This has led to speculation about his future at Old Trafford. While there were talks of a potential return to United, it seems that a permanent departure is more likely. This was further hinted by new minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who stated that he would welcome Greenwood back to the club. However, his statement also implied that a permanent move away from United is the more likely scenario.
Barcelona's interest in Greenwood was initially sparked by his impressive start at Getafe, where he has scored 8 goals and provided 5 assists this season. However, recent reports suggest that the Catalan giants are hesitant to pursue the English international due to the potential cost of €50 million and the potential backlash from fans considering the serious charges brought against him earlier this year.
Manchester United's transfer chief John Murtough was recently seen in Catalunya, but it is reported that his discussions with Barcelona's Deco were about general football matters rather than potential transfers. Murtough also held similar discussions with representatives from Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, both of whom have also shown interest in Greenwood.
With just over 12 months remaining on his United contract, a permanent move to a Spanish club seems to be the best option for all parties involved. In fact, during the Financial Times business of football summit last month, La Liga president Javier Tebas expressed his hope that Greenwood would eventually make a move to a Spanish club. He also stated that the player's legal case is not something he is concerned with, as he is simply another great player that would benefit Spanish football.
As the transfer window draws closer, it remains to be seen where Mason Greenwood will end up, but one thing is for sure, his impressive performances this season have put him on the radar of top clubs, and a move to Spain seems to be a likely possibility.
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