A MAJOR hint has been shared over Mason Greenwood’s Manchester United future.
The star striker is on loan at Getafe in Spain, but is still on United’s books for this season.
Getafe FC are keen to buy Greenwood from United
Greenwood’s days at United are likely over with all the interest being shown in him
Getafe FC will consider buying the goalscorer, The Athletic reports, after impressing with the team with four goals in 13 matches.
The Athletic also reported that Getafe do not expect Greenwood to return to United at all – providing a major clue as to the forward’s future.
The Madrid side also reportedly have a 20 per cent sell-on clause in his season-long loan contract if the striker were to move elsewhere.
Getafe did not pay any money to bring Greenwood to the club on loan, meaning they are set to profit from the deal no matter the outcome
Getafe president Angel Corres has said the Spanish side are “considering buying” the player as well as extending his loan.
Speaking to Cadena SER, Corres revealed on Tuesday: “With Greenwood, we are not only planning on him staying another year, but we also want to buy him.”
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Greenwood’s United contract expires in 2025, with a one-year extension option.
Real Sociedad, Valencia, Lazio, and other European teams are rumored to be interested in the 22-year-old, though.
According to Italian media, the English striker’s owner, Lazio, is “obsessed” with him and has not ruled out making an offer in January.
According to Lazio news website La Lazio Siamo Noi, despite a summer transfer falling through, the Serie A team’s manager still harbors affections for Greenwood.
Lazio president Claudio Lotito is apparently committed to giving signing Greenwood another go, given the team’s current 10th-place standing and the possibility of a January sale.
Greenwood celebrates after scoring a goal for his Spanish side