Atletico Madrid are reportedly “shocked” that Manchester United are demanding £51.3m for Mason Greenwood, a significant increase from the previously reported amount.
Greenwood has enjoyed an outstanding performance in La Liga since joining the club on loan from Old Trafford. The winger has scored eight goals and provided five assists in all competitions for Getafe.
It is almost certain that he will leave Manchester United permanently, with someone bidding for him in the summer after police dropped charges of assault and attempted rape against him and the club completed its investigation into the forward. If he had, it might have already happened.
La Liga teams are keeping an eye on his good performance in the Spanish top flight. In fact, Atlético Madrid, Barcelona and Real are all interested in signing him, as is his loan club Getafe.
The former two clubs have only recently been named in connection with a transfer, reports suggest. United want a transfer fee of around £34m.
However, Atletico are said to be “shocked” by United's latest demands.Indeed, according to Mundo DeportivoThe La Liga side have learned that United are now actually looking for £51.3m.
Manager Diego Simeone's side feel is said to be an “outrageous number.” If Greenwood were to be sold, it would be the fourth-highest transfer fee in United's history.
It's not clear, but it doesn't seem like Atlético are going to pay that amount. However, given Greenwood's form, there are certainly clubs who would pay a fair amount to sign him, despite his past.
Many big sides are reportedly courting him – Juventus was recently added to that group – Someone has to give United what they want.
There are questions about whether Greenwood should be playing at the top level at all, but it's hard to argue with his performance after a lengthy break following his suspension from United.
Even if Atlético don't pay, United will hope they receive enough compensation to further strengthen their squad.
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