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Mason Greenwood has no shortage of suitors as his Manchester United career comes to an almost inevitable end.
Several reports In recent days the 22-year-old player has been linked with a possible arrival at Juventus, some say that he has given his “yes” to the project and others even claim that the Old Lady has already paid or is preparing a contribution of 40 million euros. ) tender.
However, according to MirrorAlthough Juve are preparing a bid worth “£40m with add-ons”, the player is not at all interested and is desperate to stay in Spain.
The outlet claims that La Liga side Valencia have made a £25million bid for the academy graduate and, although Juve’s offer is closer to United’s valuation, “a source close to the Greenwood camp confirmed the “concrete offer” from Valencia and insisted that “his priority is Spain” after a season-long loan with Getafe.”
The report also claims that “Napoli have even held formal talks with United over a possible deal” and that both Barcelona and Atlético Madrid remain interested.
While all of the above may be true, as a package of information it requires a huge leap of faith to believe it.
First, Juventus can offer Champions League football, almost certainly a much higher salary than Valencia and generally a stronger platform for a player whose ambition is to reach the top of the game. Reports that he has given his approval to the deal ring true.
Secondly, the claim that Juve have offered or are willing to offer £40 million has been refuted by the Italian media, who mostly agree that the Bianconeri need to sell before they can buy. It has also been widely reported in Italy that, in any case, Juve believe the player is overvalued: €40 million (Euros), let alone £40 million (pounds).
Thirdly, the claim that Valencia have submitted an offer is not at all corroborated by the Spanish media and there is not even a hint in Valencia’s specialist newspaper, Superdeporte, that the Ché are even considering signing Greenwood . Given the Spanish press’ endless enthusiasm for perpetuating transfer rumours, this would be highly unusual if the rumor were true.
Wherever Greenwood ends up playing next season, it is unlikely to be Getafe, who want to loan him out again.
Another season-long loan would take Greenwood to the end of his United contract, so his only chance of getting some revenue from his sale is to act now.
He is also unlikely to return to United due to the political and ethical minefield involved due to his arrest in 2022 for attempted rape and aggravated assault.
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