Juventus are looking to sign Mason Greenwood on long-term loan…and hope he can be tempted by former team-mate Paul Pogba’, while the Man United outcast’s future is uncertain after rape and assault allegations were dropped in February
According to reports, Juventus are very keen to sign Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood this summer.
Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 on suspicion of rape and assault and was immediately suspended by United.
The alleged charges were dropped in February, but Greenwood has yet to return to first team training as the club carry out their own internal investigation.
After more than 16 months without playing for the Red Devils, Greenwood’s future at Old Trafford looks increasingly uncertain, but Juventus could offer him a chance to restart his career abroad as they want to sign him on a long-term lease. The sun.
The Italian giants have already contacted Greenwood’s representatives to gauge his interest.
Juventus are keen to sign Man United expelled Mason Greenwood on a long-term loan deal
Juventus are hoping having Greenwood’s former team-mate Paul Pogba can help them sign the Man United striker.
Greenwood’s contract with United runs until 2025 and the club fears they will struggle to receive any big offers for the striker. It is believed they are willing to loan him out as long as the club he joins agrees to cover his wages of £75,000 a week.
The report also claims fellow Serie A sides AC Milan and Roma are interested in the 21-year-old, while Turkish clubs are monitoring Greenwood’s situation.
Juventus believe their hunt for Greenwood can be helped by having his former team-mate Paul Pogba at the club.
Greenwood and Pogba shared a dressing room in Manchester for years, and the young striker could be tempted to reunite with Pogba in Turin.
Pogba moved to Juventus on a free transfer last summer after his United contract expired, although his first year was significantly hampered by a knee problem that saw him miss the World Cup.
Juventus may also feel they have a high chance of signing Greenwood due to the player’s stance on his future at United.
The England one-cap international has reportedly told friends he does not expect to play for United again.
Greenwood spoke to Erik ten Hag after charges against him were dropped, but is reportedly frustrated at not being brought back into the first team.
That’s what a source close to the youngster told The sun last week: ‘Mason believes he is done at United.
“He is home kicking and very frustrated.
Greenwood has reportedly told friends he does not expect to ever play for Man United under Erik ten Hag again
“He wants to play football again, but realizes that his situation is very complicated and that he brought it on himself.
“He’s determined to play football again, but doesn’t think he’ll ever wear a United shirt again.”
Prior to his suspension, Greenwood was seen as one of the brightest talents to emerge from United’s academy in years, scoring 35 goals in 129 appearances for the senior team.
His club form earned him an England call-up and he made his debut against Iceland in September 2020, but was sent home shortly after alongside Phil Foden for breaking Covid rules by sneaking two girls into the team hotel.