Greenwood’s spell at Getafe came to an end last week (Picture: Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Manchester United may opt to extend Mason Greenwood’s contract this summer to help facilitate a permanent move away from Old Trafford.
The 22-year-old is to return to United after a season-long loan spell at Getafe, where he scored 10 goals in 36 appearances.
Greenwood has not played for United since his arrest in January 2022 for attempted rape, controlling behaviour and assault. All charges were dropped in February last year.
His form in Spain has attracted interest from a number of European clubs with Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Napoli and Borussia Dortmund considering signing him this summer.
Greenwood’s current contract expires in 2025 but as is custom at the club, United have the option to extend that by a further year.
United are considering exercising that option, iNews report, but only in order to secure a satisfactory transfer fee for their academy product if he is sold.
United are looking to raise transfer funds by selling Greenwood and by extending his deal, they will be in position to let him leave on loan this summer with an obligation to buy – an arrangement likely to be more suitable for those interested clubs.
Greenwood attracting interest from across Europe (Picture: Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
United are thought to be looking for a fee of around £40m for Greenwood with interest high in the English striker.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe appeared to open the door to Greenwood being given a second chance at United earlier this year, suggesting the club would revisit the issue this summer.
A permanent sale however is thought to be the club’s priority.
Getafe had been keen to retain Greenwood for another season but a return appears to be off the table.
In a message on Instagram following Getafe’s final game of the season, Greenwood wrote: ‘Incredibly grateful to the Getafe family and fans for an amazing season.
‘Thank you for making me feel welcomed and one of your own. I enjoyed every second, alongside my teammates and club.
‘A bitter sweet ending, but it was a pleasure to play for you, I wish you all the best.’
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