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Reports about the future of Manchester United star Mason Greenwood are emerging faster than Marcus Rashford can down tequila.
Greenwood’s well-publicized criminal arrest and assault and attempted rape charges left United with a political and ethical obligation to find a new home for the young superstar, although those charges were later dropped.
And after a successful loan spell at Getafe, the 22-year-old is now set to be sold as the Red Devils aim to increase their £50m transfer kitty.
Much of the talk this week has been about Juventus’ desperation to sign the Bradford-born striker, with the Metro claiming the Old Lady have submitted a £40m (€47.5m) bid.
Italian media such as Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere dello Sport have also suggested that Juve are ready to swoop for the winger, but have not confirmed Metro’s highly dubious claim.
In the meantime, transfer market they insist that there have been no offers from Turin and that Juventus must sell players before they can buy.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano confirmed this in his daily briefing this morning, but adds another twist.
“There is interest from Juventus, but they have to sell at least one offensive player before they can get a player,” says Romano.
“Matias Soulé is attracting concrete interest from West Ham and others, but there is no formal offer yet…Juventus want around €40 million to let Soule leave the club, so it will not be an easy negotiation.
Federico Chiesa is also expected to be sold as he is entering the final year of his contract and no agreement has been reached on an extension.
Romano insists that with Juve’s finances even tighter than United’s, the Red Devils would be willing to send Greenwood out on loan with an option to buy at the end of the term.
“We keep repeating since February, March that the story of Mason Greenwood is over at Manchester United,” he said.
“It could be that formula – a potential loan move with an obligation to buy, not an option.”
Far be it from us to question the great transfer guru, but it’s hard to see how that would benefit United, who desperately need to cash in on this year’s books to meet profit and sustainability rules.
A big payment or loan fee could be enough to challenge United’s management, but an outright sale or perhaps a swap this summer will still be preferred.
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