Juventus step up chase for Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood amid contract tension

Juventus is reportedly interested in signing Mason Greenwood from Manchester United, who is currently on loan at Getafe in La Liga.

Juventus Interested In Mason Greenwood
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Italian sports outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Juventus is keen on acquiring Mason Greenwood, the Manchester United player currently sidelined. The 22-year-old is presently on loan at Getafe in La Liga, seeking to rejuvenate his career at the elite level. Juventus has been monitoring the situation for months, gathering additional information about the young forward.

Greenwood’s fate at Old Trafford hangs in the balance, with his contract expiring in 2025. The impending expiration, coupled with his age and undeniable footballing talent, has captured Juventus’ interest in a potential transfer. Getafe is also reportedly interested in extending Greenwood’s loan, though Manchester United favors a permanent sale if he departs this summer. Atletico Madrid has shown interest in the forward, but Barcelona is hesitant due to potential backlash.

In January 2022, Greenwood was arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault, leading to his suspension by Manchester United. However, all charges against him were dropped in February 2023, clearing the path for his loan move to Getafe.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero has shared his perspective on Greenwood potentially moving to Juventus, expressing confidence in his ability to thrive in any top team, including Juventus. Romero envisioned a formidable attacking trio comprising Greenwood, Vlahovic, and Chiesa.

Currently, Greenwood will continue representing Getafe until his loan expires this summer. As the 2023-24 season concludes, both Manchester United and the player himself are expected to address his long-term future. Greenwood’s next match will be after the international break, with Getafe facing Sevilla on March 30.

Mason Greenwood

Mason Greenwood

Forwarder, Midfielder

EnglandEngland

Age: 23

181 cm

kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 28 5 Missed
Minutes 2218 79.2 Avg
Goals 8 0.3 Avg
Assist 7 0.3 Avg
Attempt 86 3.1 Avg
Passes 723 25.880.4% AvgSucc
Yellow 6 0.2 Avg
Red 1 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 24 times for 1858 minutes for La Liga.

Mason Greenwood  scored 6 goals for Getafe. He procured 5 assists. He received 5 yellow cards and 1 red card.

His team is currently 10th in La Liga. In the last match Getafe won 1-0 against Girona.

Getafe performance and stats

Getafe

Manager: José Bordalás Jiménez
Rank 10th
Win 10
Draw 13
Loss 10
Goals 41-45
Diff -4

Getafe is currently 10th in the La Liga with 38 points.

In the last 29 games, it has won 9 times, drawn 11 times, and lost 9 times. In its last match, Getafe won 1-0 against Girona.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 37 goals and conceding 42.​

Juventus performance and stats

Juventus

Manager: Massimiliano Allegri
Rank 3rd
Win 18
Draw 11
Loss 5
Goals 47-26
Diff 21

Juventus is currently 3rd in the Serie A with 59 points.

In the last 29 games, it has won 17 times, drawn 8 times, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Juventus drawn 0-0 against Genoa.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 44 goals and conceding 23.​