European club early contenders to sign Mason Greenwood

“All those involved, including Mason, recognise the difficulties with him recommencing his career at Manchester United. It has therefore been mutually agreed that it would be most appropriate for him to do so away from Old Trafford, and we will now work with Mason to achieve that outcome.”

In response to the news he will no longer continue at Old Trafford, Greenwood released a statement of his own. He said: “Today’s decision has been part of a collaborative process between Manchester United, my family and me. The best decision for us all, is for me to continue my football career away from Old Trafford, where my presence will not be a distraction for the club. I thank the club for their support since I joined aged seven. There will always be a part of me which is United.”

And now set to leave the club, the Red Devils’ hierarchy are thought to be deliberating over whether or not to sell their number 11 permanently or loan him out for the remaining two years of his contract.

While Roma are early contenders to offer the 21-year-old a fresh start, given the magnitude of his potential, they surely won’t be alone.