Mason Greenwood expresses desire for Barcelona move, La Liga champions eye Manchester United outcast as top summer target

Mason Greenwood has successfully revitalized his career on loan at Getafe after Manchester United permitted his departure last summer.

Mason Greenwood Feels Positive About Playing For Barcelona
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Greenwood successfully revived his career during a loan spell at Getafe this season, as Manchester United allowed his departure last summer following a six-month investigation into off-field conduct. The 22-year-old has made a significant impact in La Liga, contributing to seven goals in 16 appearances, catching the attention of Barcelona and Real Madrid.

As reported by The Sun, Barcelona considers Greenwood a top priority for the upcoming summer transfer window and aims to have him on board by June. Expressing his desire, the Manchester United outcast has communicated to his representatives that joining Camp Nou is a “dream” for him. Barcelona officials are confident in his abilities and believe he possesses the qualities to elevate the team to the “next level.” The report suggests that any deal will likely include add-ons contingent on Greenwood’s appearances for Barcelona and possibly the England national team.

Despite having only one England cap in 2020, Greenwood remains determined to earn a recall to Gareth Southgate’s squad. Although clubs in Italy have shown interest, he is keen on continuing to establish himself in La Liga. Manchester United anticipates a formal offer from Barcelona in the coming months.

The Sun also notes that United is keen on selling Greenwood outright at the end of the season as part of a new direction under INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who acquired a 25 percent stake in the club. While Greenwood’s contract at Old Trafford runs until 2025, United reversed its decision to reintegrate him into the first-team squad after facing public backlash, following charges for attempted rape, controlling and coercive behavior, and assault dropped in February last year. Despite the looming possibility of a significant move to Barcelona, Greenwood remains focused on his current responsibilities at Getafe, including a home fixture against Granada on Monday.

Mason Greenwood

Mason Greenwood

Forwarder, Midfielder

EnglandEngland

Age: 23

181 cm

kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 29 5 Missed
Minutes 2308 79.6 Avg
Goals 8 0.3 Avg
Assist 7 0.2 Avg
Attempt 92 3.2 Avg
Passes 790 27.280.7% AvgSucc
Yellow 6 0.2 Avg
Red 1 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 16 times for 1161 minutes for La Liga.

Mason Greenwood  scored 3 goals for Getafe. He procured 4 assists. He received 2 yellow cards and 1 red card.

His team is currently 10th in La Liga. In the last match Getafe lost 3-2 against Osasuna.

Getafe performance and stats

Getafe

Manager: José Bordalás Jiménez
Rank 10th
Win 10
Draw 13
Loss 11
Goals 41-47
Diff -6

Getafe is currently 10th in the La Liga with 26 points.

In the last 20 games, it has won 6 times, drawn 8 times, and lost 6 times. In its last match, Getafe lost 3-2 against Osasuna.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 26 goals and conceding 28.​

FC Barcelona performance and stats

FC Barcelona

Manager: Xavi
Rank 3rd
Win 22
Draw 7
Loss 5
Goals 70-43
Diff 27
Rank 1st
Win 4
Draw 0
Loss 2
Goals 12-6
Diff 6

FC Barcelona will play the next match in Copa Del Rey against Athletic Club on Wednesday 24th of January in Bilbao. The prediction is FC Barcelona winning the match.​