Mason Greenwood to Juventus could become swap transfer with England U21 star or Chiesa going to Man Utd
MASON GREENWOOD looks to be edging closer to a move to Juventus as the Italian giants reportedly eye a swap deal.
Greenwood, 22, announced last month that he won’t be returning to Getafe after spending the season on loan with the Spanish outfit.
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RexJuve are reportedly looking at including Federico Chiesa as a makeweight in the deal[/caption]
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The forward has been attracting a lot of interest from across Europe after an impressive spell with the club.
The Bradford-born star scored eight goals and registered six assists in the league and was named as Getafe’s Player of the Season.
SunSport understands that his preference was to stay in Spain to push through a move to Barcelona.
However, the departure of manager Xavi has since left those plans in tatters.
Now he looks most likely to be heading to Italy with Juventus leading the race to secure his signature.
Manchester United‘s ownership have decided that they want to sell Greenwood and it looks like Juve will be doing what they can to be the star’s new home.
Reports have suggested that United have slapped a £35m price tag on the one-time England international.
Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport claim that Juventus can’t afford to pay such a high price tag, but are willing to make the move work by offering a swap deal instead.
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Samuel Iling-Junior is being considered as potential swap player tooGetty
The Old Lady are said to be willing to include either Federico Chiesa, 26, or England U21 international Samuel Iling-Junior in the deal as a makeweight to get their man.
Chiesa’s current contract in Turin expires at the end of next season and it’s claimed that if the Italian doesn’t sign a new deal then he will be sold this summer.
Using him as a sweetener in a deal for Greenwood could be seen as a viable option.
Iling-Junior on the other hand is considered as more of a fringe player for Juve, having made just four starts in Serie A last season – considerably less than Chiesa’s 25 starts.
The wide midfielder, 20, started life in Chelsea‘s academy before joining the Juventus youth system back in 2020.
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However, the rising star is highly rated and has become a big part of Lee Carsley’s England U21 setup – scoring twice in his most recent call-up to the squad.
Should neither option entice United chiefs to strike up a deal then there are plenty of other clubs waiting to pounce.
Both Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund have been linked with a move for Greenwood.
While previous reports have suggested that a number of Premier League clubs have considered an approach for the Red Devils outcast.
SunSport’s verdict on Man Utd flops
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos have a busy summer ahead to get Man Utd’s squad in order for next season. Below SunSport gives it verdict on how they should deal with the Red Devils flops this summer.
Andre Onana – STAY: After a dodgy start at Old Trafford Onana has proven to be one of the more reliable members of the squad this season despite being peppered with shots constantly.
Altay Bayindir – GO: Reports in February suggested Bayindir was unhappy with his bit part role at Man Utd amid interest from Turkish giants Galatasaray. If profit can be made on a sale then it should be done.
Tom Heaton – STAY: Veteran goalkeeper Heaton, 38, is a reliable back-up and is on a relatively small wage at the club. So long as he is happy it makes sense to keep him.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka – GO: Wan-Bissaka, 26, has never managed to make the right-back position his own. With his contract up in 2025 it makes sense to cash in now.
Diogo Dalot – STAY: Dalot, 26, has been one of Man Utd’s most consistent performers this season.
Raphael Varane – GO: If it wasn’t for his injury record there would be a strong shout to keep Varane, but costs need to be cut to allow the squad to be freshened up.
Harry Maguire – GO: Maguire has showed he has the right character to be at Man Utd but overall ability and desired profile are another matter, with Maguire too slow to play in a high line defence.
Lisandro Martinez – STAY: Martinez, 26, is second to none in terms of build up play. He needs a long-term defensive partner on the right side and to cut out the injuries which have plagued him this season.
Jonny Evans – GO: Veteran campaigner Evans could easily be on the stay list if he was only going to be a bit part player. But he has shown his advanced years at times this season.
Victor Lindelof – GO: Lindelof, 29, has been reliable if not unremarkable in his Man Utd career. He has one year left on his contract so should be moved on if a decent transfer fee can be got for him.
Willy Kambwala – STAY: He should be given the opportunity to mature for a few years behind a senior CB pairing before stepping into the first team as a starter or being moved on.
Luke Shaw – GO: One of the Premier League’s best left-backs when fit, Shaw has been a good servant when available. But alas that has been his Achilles heel once again this season.
Tyrell Malacia – STAY: Malacia, 24, was decent enough to earn some merit in his first season at Man Utd before injury ended his season and inadvertently led to his second season being a write off.
Sofyan Amrabat – GO: Amrabat, 27, looked like a world beater at the Qatar World Cup with Morocco. But he’s had an underwhelming season in England and his loan spell will almost certainly not be made permanent.
Casemiro – GO: An alarming physical decline has seen him turn from key star to burden. If a club is willing to buy the 32-year-old – who has two more years on his contract – then United should snatch their hand off.
Christian Eriksen – GO: Eriksen proved a useful asset and Ineos should look to bring in another player with similar traits, but frankly his legs have looked gone towards the end of this season.
Kobbie Mainoo – STAY: The first of the so-called untouchables, Mainoo has been a rare glimmer of hope in the Red Devils midfield this season.
Mason Mount – STAY: Mount can be given the benefit of the doubt until summer 2025 at least after a debut season riddled with injury.
Scott McTominay – STAY: McTominay, 27, has proven himself to be a brilliant plan B off the bench this season, and that is exactly why Ineos should look to keep him.
Bruno Fernandes – STAY: Man Utd’s best player since his arrival just over four years ago, Fernandes, 29, remains second-to-none when it comes to creating chances while his tenacity boosts those around him.
Antony – GO: There’s a case to argue that Antony may be the worst pound-for-pound signing in Premier League history. Despite some memorable moments he simply isn’t Man Utd quality.
Anthony Martial – GO: Ultimately Martial needs to be let go when his deal runs out this summer after an appalling injury record of late.
Marcus Rashford – STAY: As easy as it would be to say Rashford should leave the club this summer, it is difficult to look at the market and find many available players capable of scoring 30 goals a season.
Alejandro Garnacho – STAY: Another third of the untouchables trio, Garnacho has made the right-wing his own since coming into it. He’s a raw talent but has shown he has the quality to improve.
Rasmus Hojlund – STAY: A slow burner in his first Man Utd season, the 21-year-old has often been starved of supply which has led to him being unable to get the goals his movement and unselfish play often merits.
Amad Diallo – STAY: In the fleeting moments he has been on the pitch for Man Utd this season, Diallo has looked dangerous and exciting. He should be given a chance to flourish with some proper chances in the first team across a whole season.
