Mason Greenwood is on the hunt for his new club after announcing his exit from Manchester United a few days ago. Greenwood recently made his decision to leave United amid rumors of his returning to the team. However, amid speculation about his future destination, Manchester United has received a new transfer approach for Mason Greenwood.
Mason Greenwood was suspended by Manchester United back in January 2022 after being accused of s*xually abusing a r*ping his girlfriend Harriet Robson. While Greenwood’s charges were dropped in February this year, he wasn’t immediately reinstated into the team. Instead, the club conducted a lengthy internal investigation, consulting their women’s team as well as their shareholders about the situation.
🚨🇹🇷 BREAKING: Beşiktaş have started negotiations to sign Mason Greenwood! #MUFC [@sahinogluogun, @sabahspor] pic.twitter.com/6AugmQONfR
— mufcmpb (@mufcMPB) August 29, 2023
Although there were rumors that he would be brought back to the squad, Mason Greenwood announced his exit. He said that his departure from Old Trafford would be in the best interest of both parties. Although there were rumors about him moving to Saudi Arabia, Turkish side Besiktas are reportedly interested in the England international.
While Besiktas might give Greenwood a second chance, they are uncertain about the 21-year-old star’s fitness levels. Although Greenwood returned to training recently, his levels have considerably dropped. With his last appearance coming on January 22, 2022, against West Ham, Mason Greenwood’s fitness levels might obstruct his move to Besiktas.
Why did Mason Greenwood’s move to Saudi Arabia fail?
While there are reports of Besiktas’ interest in Mason Greenwood, the latter was strongly linked with a move to Saudi Arabia. There were several rumors that Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq was interested in signing the beleaguered Manchester United star. However, the Liverpool legend firmly denied such rumors, branding them “fake news.”
🚨 Saudi Arabia are reluctant to allow their clubs to sign Mason Greenwood. ❌🇸🇦
Saudi Pro League chiefs fear taking on the striker would be damaging to their public image.
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— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 22, 2023
Moreover, with Saudi Arabia’s recent progress in women’s soccer, Mason Greenwood’s potential arrival was considered a negative PR for the Middle Eastern country. However, there was also allegedly an unexpected obstruction to Greenwood’s move to Saudi Arabia, which stunned the soccer world.
🚨 Mason Greenwood has concerns he will NOT be able to sign for a club in Saudi Arabia because of a feud with Cristiano Ronaldo’ after he described Ronaldo’s career as ‘dead’. 🇸🇦❌
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— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 23, 2023
There were reports that Greenwood’s former United teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo, didn’t want the 21-year-old to play in Saudi Arabia. Back when Ronaldo signed with United in 2021, Greenwood made a nasty remark about the Al-Nassr star. Due to his considerable influence in Saudi Arabia, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner allegedly blocked Greenwood’s move there.