Manchester United are reportedly planning to make a shock swoop to re-sign Olympique de Marseille ahead Mason Greenwood, as per Spanish outlet Fichajes.
Since appointing Ruben Amorim because the supervisor final yr, the Pink Devils have had an terrible time during the last 11 months. Having completed fifteenth final time period, they endured a tricky begin this season.
The Portuguese boss even didn’t information the Pink Devils to win back-to-back Premier League matches. Nevertheless, he lastly managed to attain that feat by defeating Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, having received in opposition to Sunderland simply earlier than the worldwide break.
United couldn’t beat the Reds at Anfield since January 2016, and this was the primary win in opposition to their arch-rival away from dwelling for nearly a decade.
Following this outcome, Man Utd have amassed 13 factors from eight video games, sitting solely two factors behind fourth-placed Liverpool. So, the state of affairs has improved a bit, however they should beat Brighton subsequent weekend to point out that the Amorim undertaking has legs to turn into successful sooner or later.
Amid this case, Man Utd have additionally began exploring choices to strengthen the squad subsequent yr, and Fichajes state that Amorim’s aspect are contemplating making a controversial signing by bringing Greenwood again subsequent yr.
Greenwood to Man Utd
The ahead burst onto the scene, having displayed spectacular performances underneath Ole Gunner Solskjaer at Outdated Trafford, and was thought of a generational expertise.
Nevertheless, his off-field points pressured United to half methods with him, and Marseille determined to buy him final yr. United have a 50% sell-on clause however are getting ready to re-sign him by spending round £87m.
The 24-year-old has been displaying spectacular performances at Stade Velodrome in current instances. After making 27 purpose contributions throughout all competitions final time period, he has scored seven objectives and registered 4 assists in 10 appearances throughout all competitions this season.
He scored 4 objectives in opposition to Le Havre in Ligue 1 on Saturday and registered an help in opposition to Actual Madrid on the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu within the Champions League.
There isn’t any doubt about Greenwood’s expertise and qualities, however buying him could be a particularly unpopular resolution for Man Utd, given the rationale he was expelled just a few years in the past.
