Mason Greenwood has been linked with Barcelona, Juventus and teams in Saudi, but Atletico Madrid are reportedly leading the race for his signature.
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Winger catching the eye during Getafe loanLinked with clubs across EuropePermanent move expected this summerWHAT HAPPENED?
The Manchester United-owned winger has enjoyed a productive loan spell in Spain at Getafe in 2023-24. His exploits in La Liga have attracted interest from other leading sides in the division, with his creative talents delivering 10 goals and six assists this season.
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With there seemingly no way back for the 22-year-old at Old Trafford, a permanent transfer is expected to be sanctioned this summer. There has been confusion as to how much it will take to prise the one-cap England international away from the Red Devils – with reports in Spain claiming that his price tag could be as high as £52 million ($65m).
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According to , United are only asking for around £40m ($50m). That is said to have alerted Atletico to Greenwood’s availability, as they look to move to the front of a congested recruitment queue. The Rojiblancos are considered to be favourites to pull off a big-money deal at this stage.
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They will, however, face fierce competition for the talented forward as Serie A giants Juve remain in the hunt for attacking reinforcements, while the riches on offer in the Middle East mean that Greenwood could be reunited with ex-United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League.