Explained: Why did Mason Greenwood visit Manchester United training ground? Report sheds light on discussion
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood visited the club's training ground after spending nearly a year on loan at Getafe. A report from The Athletic has now shed some light on why the 22-year-old English winger showed up at the club's base, as the Red Devils' pre-season has begun.
The club website has revealed that a number of players have shown up for the start of pre-season after the holidays ended. None of them are participating in the Euros or Copa America, which are ongoing in Germany and the USA respectively.
Players like Andre Onana, Harry Maguire, Casemiro, Marcus Rashford, and Mason Mount all showed up, with Mason Greenwood also arriving at the facilities. However, the report from the Athletic noted that he had not shown up to begin training like the other players.
Instead, he is said to be working on a departure from the club, as there is no chance that he will play for the Red Devils again. He reportedly met with the club's hierarchy to have discussions about his future and where he could potentially resume his career.
Greenwood's future at Old Trafford looks to have come to an end after last season when the club decided it would not be feasible to keep him. The forward, who made 129 appearances for Manchester United, was arrested for attempted rape, coercive control, and assault in January 2022.
After the court case was eventually withdrawn, with witnesses no longer helping the Crown Prosecution, he returned to the club. However, after failing to find a way for him to return to the first team without massive backlash, Manchester United opted for his exit. He spent the last season at Getafe on loan, and now, a permanent transfer could be on the cards.
Marseille lead the line to sign Mason Greenwood from Manchester United
A number of teams have been interested in Mason Greenwood after his impressive form at Getafe. He notably scored 10 goals in 36 appearances for the La Liga outfit, leading to a number of suitors enquiring for his services.
Clubs like Benfica, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, and Napoli have all indicated their interest in making a move for the 22-year-old winger (via The Athletic). However, a new report from Fabrizio Romano (via GOAL) have revealed that Marseille are leading the race to sign Mason Greenwood.
The Ligue 1 giants have reportedly submitted an official bid to Manchester United for the forward. He is seen as their main target for the summer, and it is believed that the Red Devils would not mind letting him go on loan with a clause that lets Marseille buy him later.