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Mason Greenwood has mentioned sure to a transfer to Juventus, in keeping with a brand new report from Italy.
“Mason Greenwood’s OK is there, however that of Manchester United shouldn’t be but,” begins Gazzetta dello Sport in at the moment’s paper version. The “OK” to which the article refers was given to Serie A facet Juventus.
Greenwood is prone to be bought by United this summer time after a profitable mortgage season at Getafe that has put him very a lot within the store window throughout Europe.
While the Purple Devils would like to have a participant of the Bradford-born man’s calibre of their squad for subsequent season, he stays a political sizzling potato after an arrest and subsequent police investigation for rape, coercive behaviour and assault resulted in him being suspended the season earlier than final.
A brand new begin in Italy may very well be precisely what the 22 12 months previous would really like, however a giant subject stays over United’s asking worth, in keeping with Gazzetta.
“Thiago Motta is intrigued by the concept of together with the 22 12 months previous in his 4-2-3-1/4-3-3,” the outlet says.
“The inexperienced mild from the Italian-Brazilian supervisor, who subsequent week will probably be introduced [as new head coach] by the Outdated Girl, has strengthened the resolve of [the club], who’ve been urgent Greenwood’s entourage for a while”.
Nevertheless, as is common within the case of the cash-strapped Italian giants, cash is an issue.
“At Outdated Trafford, proper now, they wish to acquire €35-40 million for Greenwood. An excessive amount of for Juventus and past them.”
The Turin membership are hoping to make use of one other English star, Samuel Iling Junior, as a makeweight within the deal.
The England U21 worldwide and Chelsea academy graduate shouldn’t be a like for like swap, being a left-sided midfielder. His 24 appearances (20 from the bench) and one purpose for the Outdated Girl have been a good return for a 20 12 months previous, with out setting the world on fireplace.
Maybe of extra curiosity to United, Gazzetta claims that even Federico Chiesa may very well be utilized in a swap deal.
“[His contract negotiations] shouldn’t be extended with Juventus (deadline 2025), it is going to be a direct divorce.
“Manchester United, albeit with out the showcase of the Champions League, is a worldwide membership in a position to seduce Fede.”
The article concludes that Juve are alongside Atletico Madrid within the “entrance row” of Greenwood’s ideas, and United’s need to promote presents “assured benefits” to Juve, who’re doing their greatest to make one thing occur.
In the meantime, Benfica are additionally reported to be occupied with Greenwood, our story on that can comply with shortly.
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