Manchester United, a football club with a rich history, has once again recently become a hotspot in the transfer market. Mason Greenwood, the young England striker, now seems to be hanging in the balance. Rumours have been rumoured for a long time, and now it has been revealed by the British media: Manchester United intend to extend Greenwood's contract for another year, until 2026. But the big plan now is to sell him for a high price this summer, and if that doesn't work, it's possible that Aoki will stay or be loaned out again.
Greenwood's performances for Getafe in La Liga were undoubtedly dazzling, contributing 10 goals and six assists in 31 appearances, including eight and six assists in the league, setting a new career scoring record. But for Manchester United, it's a double-edged sword. On the one hand, this performance has undoubtedly increased his market value, theoretically bringing more bargaining chips to the club. On the other hand, if you want to sell, you have to hurry, because once his performance drops, no one may be willing to pay a high price.
The club have made it clear that their first choice is to sell Mason Greenwood in the summer. For them, the deal is not just about money, it's about investing in the future. United have set a price tag of between £30 million and £40 million for Greenwood and are said they will not accept an offer below that. This was also highlighted in ESPN's report. After all, as an academy player, any transfer fee that Greenwood brings in is pure income, which is a huge benefit for the club's finances.
Italian transfer expert Fabrizishe Romano says Manchester United are open to a permanent move for Mason Greenwood, although the decision will be made at the end of the season. And recent rumours suggest Serie A's Juventus have shown interest in signing Mason Greenwood. However, given Juventus' recent financial constraints, they may not be willing to pay the high price demanded by Manchester United.
La Liga's Atletico Madrid and Getafe have also expressed interest in Mason Greenwood. Getafe, in particular, will be hoping to keep the English phenom for next season. Getafe head coach Jose Bordallas spoke about Greenwood's future after the latest game, stating that the issue has not been discussed concretely but is clearly hopeful that Greenwood will stay for another year.
But if in the end no club is willing to meet United's asking price, Greenwood could return to Old Trafford or be loaned out again. This is a challenge for both the player and the club, as the team needs to take into account the impact that bringing in new players or retaining Mason Greenwood will have on the squad.
Whatever the future holds, it will be a major turning point for Manchester United and Mason Greenwood. In this unpredictable transfer market, every decision can have a long-term impact on a team's future. For fans, there is no doubt that they would like to see Manchester United make the most favourable decisions.
The drama of this transfer is a little different from the traditional star transfer as it involves the development of a young player, the strategic adjustment of a top club, and the supply and demand of the football market as a whole. Fans, what do you think of Mason Greenwood's future, and should he stay at Manchester United to show his worth, or take on a new challenge and develop his career in a new league?