da fezbet： The forward is rebuilding his career in Spain and has attracted plenty of interest from top clubs – but can he make a permanent move?
da 888casino： Manchester United's forwards have seriously struggled to score and create goals this season but Mason Greenwood is enjoying a new lease of life in Spain on loan at Getafe.
Greenwood, who left United for Getafe on a season-long loan in August, has scored three goals and set up another four for the Madrid minnows, lifting Jose Bordalas' side up to eighth in La Liga and putting them in contention to qualify for Europe.
Greenwood's explosion in form comes just as the January transfer window is due to open. But can he be sold by United this winter? GOAL gives the lowdown on the situation…
GettyWhy did Greenwood join Getafe?
Getafe were the only club willing to take a chance on Greenwood after United finally decided against allowing him to continue his career at Old Trafford following a public outcry when it emerged they were planning to reintegrate him.
Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 and charged with attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour, all of which he denied. He had been due to face a trial but all charges were dropped in February 2023, meaning there was no legal reason he could not resume his career.
AdvertisementGettyHow is Greenwood doing at Getafe?
Getafe fans were delighted when they signed Greenwood on transfer deadline day and there was huge excitement when he was officially unveiled by the club. Within days, he had already broken the club record for the most shirts sold with his name on the back.
Greenwood had not trained or played competitively for over 20 months and needed a bedding-in process but with time he has recovered the form he showed as a teenager with United. He scored his first La Liga goal against Celta Vigo and in November struck the best goal of his career against Almeria.
He also scored a penalty in an emphatic 3-0 win at Sevilla and starred as Getafe came from behind to draw 3-3 at Atletico Madrid, drawing huge praise from Antoine Griezmann.
GettyWho wants to sign Greenwood?
Getafe president Angel Torres has said the club would love to make their loan deal for Greenwood permanent but some far bigger sides have also shown an interest in the forward.
Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have asked to be kept in the loop about the striker while there is also likely to be interest in Greenwood from Serie A. Juventus' name has been mentioned as has that of Roma and Lazio.
GettyCan Greenwood be sold in January?
United agreed a season-long loan agreement with Getafe and GOAL understands that the contract does not contain a break clause, meaning it is unlikely he will make a permanent move in January.
The move is going well and United want to re-assess at the end of the season. Getafe, meanwhile, are said to be willing to smash their transfer record by paying €46m (£40m/$51m) to make Greenwood's loan move permanent.
Theoretically he could be sold in January but, in addition to a club being willing to meet his asking price, the move would have to be mutually agreed by United, Getafe and Greenwood. That is not expected to happen.