Greenwood to sign Man Utd contract 'real possibility' as European giants enter transfer race

Jacque Talbot

• Updated: 2 May 2024 10:52 BST
• 4 min read

Juventus are the now considered the new frontrunners to sign Mason Greenwood, according to reports, as the prospect of the striker Manchester United player next season looks less likely than ever.

The i paper have suggested that the Old Lady are very keen on the youngster, while Atletico Madrid have been monitoring Greenwood’s progress on loan at Getafe since he arrived in Spain.

It’s thought that the most likely outcome is that Greenwood departs Old Trafford in the summer, but that Ineos will demand a market-value price for him.

READ MORE: Man Utd lucky to miss out on 'best defender in the world'

Man Utd will ask for offers around the £40 million and it's a 'real possibility' that the club may even look to extend his contract by another year, taking it beyond its current end in 2025.

Understand more and more clubs from across Europe have contacted #MUFC about trying to sign Mason Greenwood on a permanent basis.

There's still a real possibility he pens a new contract and stays, but a sale looks more likely than ever. @iPaperSport https://t.co/OEeMsWtBS4

— Peter Hall (@PeteHall86) May 2, 2024

The charges of attempted rape, controlling behaviour and assault against Greenwood were dropped in February last year. Man Utd then allowed him to leave on loan, following their six-month internal investigation. Greenwood has denied the allegations.

Now Juventus are now the frontrunners to sign the 22-year-old, alongside Atletico.

The youngster has netted 10 goals for Getafe this term. Jose Bordalas said of his displays so far this season: “He is calm, he is happy, he is treated very well. The boy has had exemplary behaviour to this day and his team-mates help him.

“I’m sure the chants affect him. You know my opinion, I’m against any insult, no matter who the player is.”

READ MORE: Jadon Sancho emulates Messi in game that changes everything

When did Man Utd sign Mason Greenwood?

Greenwood joined Man Utd at just six years old. As he advanced through the academy, he stood out and was selected for the Under-18 squad during the 2017–18 season, even though he could have played for the Under-16s. His talent was evident as he emerged as the top scorer of the U18 Premier League North, netting an impressive 17 goals in 21 games.

He made his first-team competitive debut under the management of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, coming on as an 87th-minute substitute in a 3–1 win against Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League.