Manchester United’s backline has found itself under the spotlight all season, and the 4-0 hammering at the hands of Crystal Palace last weekend further attracted criticism from all corners.

However, Man United’s defenders are not the only reason why their goal difference is negative three 35 Premier League games into the season.

The Red Devils have been equally underwhelming going forward, managing fewer league goals than West Ham and Brighton and Hove Albion.

Signing a new goal-scorer this summer is going to be as crucial as addressing the side’s frustrating defence. In that regard, Barcelona may end up providing United with a great opportunity.

Mason Greenwood has enjoyed a prolific loan stint at Getafe. With eight goals and six assists in 29 La Liga appearances, he has been directly involved in more league goals than any United forward this term.

According to HITC, he is tied to his parent club until 2026 after they decided to trigger the 12-month extension clause in his contract.

However, considering the circumstances that led to his exit, it is highly unlikely Greenwood will be allowed to return to United’s first-team to strengthen their attack. Instead United may get their hands on another goal-scorer – Vitor Roque – because of Greenwood.

The outlet goes on to claim that Barcelona are among a number of European giants monitoring the Englishman’s exploits in Spain.

The Catalan outfit are very keen on Greenwood and it is claimed they would be willing to offer United players to secure the services of their academy product.

One of the players Barca would be open to involving in a swap deal is Roque. The Brazilian striker has struggled to find his feet under Xavi but just 12 months earlier he was considered one of the most exciting South American talents in the market.

United could do a lot worse than take a gamble on Roque, who may prove to be an ideal option to challenge Rasmus Højlund for the starting spot in the side’s starting lineup.

However, it is added that the Mancunians would prefer a straight sale for Greenwood.

Considering he is from their academy, any sale would represent pure profit, handing a huge boost to their concerns regarding financial fair play regulations.

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Greenwood, currently on loan at Spanish side Getafe, has scored 10 times in 31 appearances in La Liga this season. These contributions, as well as his all-round play, have impressed a number of teams throughout the continent, as well as domestically.

While Getafe want to keep Greenwood at the club next year, be it through a permanent deal or another loan, he is attracting attention from Spain’s ‘Big Three’ and remaining at the Estadio Coliseum beyond the end of this season is unlikely.

James Ducker (The Telegraph) reveals sources in Spain contend Atletico Madrid are “keeping close tabs” on Greenwood, while Barcelona “would like to take [him] but do not have the financial capability to strike a deal.” Real Madrid have also been linked but are described as “unlikely” to make a pursuit.

EXCL. At least two Premier League clubs have enquired about Mason Greenwood. Still more likely to move overseas (Spain, Italy, Germany) if sold & #MUFC are prioritising a sale. If right offers don’t materialise, loan with obligation to buy clause possible https://t.co/qqc2XvTIyh

— James Ducker (@TelegraphDucker) May 8, 2024

Serie A sides Juventus and Lazio have both “registered interest” in signing Greenwood this summer, with Lazio having come close to agreeing a loan move last summer. It’s even been suggested United may seek to include the 22 year old as a “makeweight” in their pursuit of Juventus’ defender, Gleison Bremer.

Ducker also reveals there are multiple clubs in Germany interested in a deal for Greenwood.

United are believed to value their forward at the £40-£45 million mark, though the controversial situation which led to him leaving Old Trafford in the first place will likely be one interested clubs seeks to exploit to drive down the price.

And it’s this situation, which saw Greenwood arrested and charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, before the charges were dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service, which makes the enquiries into signing him by “at least two Premier League clubs” so surprising.

United’s executive branch were thrown into disarray after their plans to reintegrate Greenwood into the first-team squad were leaked last summer. The leaks were met with a level of public outrage which went far beyond the usual boundaries of football, with multiple celebrity fans, domestic violence charities and even Members of Parliament expressing their anger at United’s planned decision.

It forced the club into a panicked reversal, eventually settling on a loan outside of England as the best compromise for Greenwood to continue the next stage of his career, while remaining a Manchester United player.

It would be natural, therefore, to expect the reaction towards Greenwood joining another Premier League team to be comparable to that of playing for United again, at least in relative terms; which is why it’s shocking there are multiple sides in England’s top division actively pursuing the forward, given the certain backlash this move would entail.

The extent of the interest in Greenwood will be positive news for United, however, who are seeking to maximise as much income as they can from their forward and will be hoping a bidding war emerges for his services.

As an academy graduate, Greenwood’s potential departure would be a treasure trove from a Financial Fair Play (FFP) perspective as his sale would constitute “pure profit on the books”. With United set to be limited with their budget this summer, outgoing transfers will be as important as any incoming ones for INEOS in their first transfer window at the helm at Old Trafford.

And it’s for these combined reasons – Greenwood’s legal troubles and the club’s financial pressures – that Ducker reveals United’s focus has been “firmly  on exploring the options around a permanent sale.” However, if they do not feel a suitable offer arrives, they will also consider a “loan with an obligation to buy clause”.

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Greenwood’s season-long loan at Getafe came after a lengthy suspension due to criminal charges having been laid against him, charges that were subsequently dropped.

Despite a slow start to the loan spell after many months without football, Greenwood hit his stride and has become a potent force in La Liga, scoring 10 goals and providing 6 assists in 32 games.

Greenwood’s returning to United at the end of the season is a political hot potato for new part-owners INEOS, with many fans, staff and players uncomfortable about giving him a second chance after the alleged rape and assault of his girlfriend.

This has alerted many clubs to the possibility of a cut-price deal for the 22 year old, with United reportedly looking at a figure of around £30 million for the former Golden Boy nominee.

Getafe themselves have openly campaigned to keep Greenwood on loan another year, but with United preferring a sale, president Torres has admitted it is complicated.

“If it depends on the parents and the club, I think he will continue for another year,” he said to Radio Marca via fichajes.com.

“Manchester’s idea is to sell if there is a good offer, so we will have to wait. I think he will stay.”

Moreover, asked to confirm if there was any truth in Atletico Madrid’s interest in the England man, Torres revealed interest from elsewhere.

“No one from Atleti has asked me about Greenwood,” he said. “I spoke with Miguel Ángel (Gil), but about other things.

“The only one who asked me about the player in that sense was Joan Laporta [president of FC Barcelona], but first you have to sell to sign, that’s the problem of Spanish football.”

Barcelona’s financial problems are, of course, legend in football circles and they would seem unlikely even to be able to raise £30 million. However, with United reportedly coveting some of their own stars, including Ronald Araujo and Frenkie de Jong, it is not unfeasible that some sort of player exchange could be worked out.

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