Real Madrid and Barcelona eye controversial Greenwood deal after European Super League jackpot
Robin Bairner
- 22 Dec 2023 07:19 GMT
- 3 min read
Mason Greenwood could leave Manchester United for Real Madrid or Barcelona in the summer, according to reports.
The 22-year-old finds himself on loan at LaLiga outfit Getafe after spending 18 months out of the first-team picture at Old Trafford following serious accusations in his private life.
Although police chargers were dropped as a key witness withdrew their evidence, Man Utd’s internal investigation deemed that Greenwood, who denied the claims, was unfit to continue his career with the Premier League giants. He was subsequently sent to Getafe on loan after a battle finding him a club.
Greenwood has impressed in Spain, scoring five and creating four more in 15 games, as he regains match sharpness and while Getafe are seeking a way to sign the once-capped England player on a permanent basis, there is interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona, according to The Sun.
Man Utd have made a definitive decision to allow Greenwood to depart the club, it is confirmed, and they are seeking a buyer for the player.
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Super League to fund Greenwood transfer?
While neither Real Madrid nor Barcelona is cash-rich presently, both could potentially land a €1 billion windfall for their part in the European Super League project, which was given a green light by the European courts on Wednesday.
There have been hints from both clubs that the competition could be brought together very quickly, although with numerous teams distancing themselves from this new project, including all of the major Premier League sides, with the notable exceptions of Arsenal and Liverpool, the Spanish giants may need to wait on their lucrative bonus.
Indeed, with Madrid seeking to sign Kylian Mbappe and Alphonso Davies as their summer priorities, it is questionable if they can also afford Greenwood, whose Estimated Transfer Value with Man Utd peaked at €77 million prior to the police investigation.
Barcelona, meanwhile, are working on a stricter budget and are likely to have their spending heavily curtailed by FFP once again next summer, making it doubtful as to whether they can afford Greenwood.
