Manchester United is actively seeking a new club for Mason Greenwood following the conclusion of an internal investigation. However, with the transfer deadline drawing near, time is running out for the club to secure a suitable arrangement for the player.
Manchester United have been offered a lifeline in their attempts to offload Mason Greenwood, with Besiktas reportedly considering an approach for the striker.
Mason Greenwood is looking for a new club
United announced on August 21 that Greenwood will leave Old Trafford in the near future. The two parties “mutually agreed” for the striker to find a new team after the Premier League club concluded their own internal investigation. With the Premier League summer transfer window closing at 11pm on Friday, they are rapidly running out of time to achieve that objective.
If a move is not finalised before then, United may have to wait until the January transfer window opens, or face paying Greenwood around £8million to terminate his contract, which is worth £75,000 per week and runs until June 2025.
Greenwood has not played professional football since January 2022, but the i reports that Besiktas have emerged as a viable option for the 21-year-old. The Turkish club have been keeping an eye on the situation and are reportedly willing to take Greenwood on an initial six-month loan.
Besiktas believes that they can offer Mason Greenwood a platform to rejuvenate his career. Despite initial interest from other clubs, the strong emotions surrounding his situation have deterred them from pursuing a move for the striker.
As the transfer windows of most major European leagues close simultaneously with the Premier League’s deadline on Friday, alternative options for Greenwood’s move include countries like Turkey, Greece, Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Poland. However, Saudi Arabian clubs are reportedly less likely to consider signing him due to concerns about potential public backlash.
In its most recent statement about Greenwood, Manchester United indicated that they had completed their internal investigation into the allegations against him. The process began in February 2023, following the dropping of all charges against Greenwood. The club took into account the perspective of the alleged victim, the club’s values, and relevant information throughout the investigation.
Besiktas are interested in signing Mason Greenwood on loan
Manchester United has taken a careful and sensitive approach in their investigation into the allegations against Mason Greenwood. This included gathering evidence that was not publicly available, involving individuals with direct knowledge of the case.
After evaluating the evidence, the club has concluded that the online material posted did not present the full context, and Greenwood did not commit the offenses for which he was originally charged. However, Greenwood acknowledges his mistakes and is assuming responsibility for them.
Acknowledging the complexities of resuming his career at Manchester United, all parties involved, including Greenwood himself, have recognized the challenges. As a result, a mutual decision has been reached that it would be most suitable for Greenwood to continue his career away from Old Trafford. The club intends to collaborate with Greenwood to facilitate this transition.
