New Manchester United part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe will have a major say in the club’s transfer business in the summer, with Mason Greenwood’s future also on the agenda.
The INEOS founder is rumored to be planning the club’s summer transfer business and it seems he is unlikely to deviate from the club’s position on Greenwood following his loan exit back in September.
Greenwood left Old Trafford on deadline day to join La Liga club Getafe.
The Crown Prosecution Service withdrew its allegations against Greenwood in February of last year, which he had disputed. The charges included attempted rape, assault, and controlling and coercive behavior.
United showed him the exit door but also admitted that they would help him build his career elsewhere.
His position has once again come under scrutiny due to the upcoming shift in the hierarchy at the club after Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s £1.3 billion investment for a 25% stake and overall authority over football operations.
According to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s reported transfer plans for the summer, Greenwood’s future lies away from the club. The British billionaire is looking to let Greenwood go so that he can generate funds to invest in new players.
In the summer transfer window, a right-back, center-back, central midfielder, and striker are expected to be signed, according to Standard Sport.
The players on United’s transfer wish list are Michael Olise from Cystal Palace, Barcelona star Ronald Araujo and a striker who is on par with the level of Harry Kane.
The Red Devils are looking to sign a striker who would give competition to Rasmus Hojlund, while also helping the Dane develop into a batter player, and Olise would join Antony, Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo as the club’s options on the right-wing.
It’s hard to see Greenwood making a place for himself at Old Trafford after these transfer plans.