Reports from Spain indicate that Barcelona have initiated discussions aimed at securing the services of Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood.
Greenwood, who is currently on loan at Getafe for the season, was not allowed to rejoin United’s first team last summer.
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The 22-year-old has been absent from United’s squad since his arrest in January 2022 on charges of attempted rape, controlling behavior, and assault.
However, all charges against him were dropped last February. Despite considering his reintegration into Erik ten Hag’s squad, United faced significant opposition from fans regarding his return.
During his loan stint at Getafe, Greenwood has demonstrated impressive form, prompting interest from Barcelona as the summer transfer window approaches.
According to Sport, Barcelona have initiated preliminary discussions to gather more information about Greenwood’s situation but have yet to engage in formal negotiations with United.
Greenwood will enter the final year of his contract with United this summer, and Sport suggests that Barcelona view him as a cost-effective option in the transfer market.
Despite this, United’s new co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has not ruled out the possibility of Greenwood returning to the club, indicating that a decision on his future will be made in due course.
Meanwhile, the president of Getafe has stated that Greenwood expresses a desire to continue with the Spanish club for another season.
‘He has a clear conscience, he is very comfortable and crazy about staying another year,’ said Getafe president Angel Torres.
‘It’s a matter that they [United] have to decide. There is new ownership. They have to decide.
‘In Spain he has a market but they [Barcelona] have money. Barca’s way of playing would suit him well but it depends on Manchester United. If it’s true, he’ll tell me.’
