Mason Greenwood’s January stance confirmed as Erik ten Hag plans Man Utd talks

Manchester United’s season isn’t going to plan.

Erik ten Hag’s side were knocked out of Europe earlier this month after finishing bottom of their Champions League group and failed to defend the Carabao Cup. Their also seventh in the Premier League table, 11 points behind leaders and bitter rivals Liverpool.

Yet United’s Boxing Day win against Aston Villa – plus the imminent arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe – has boosted their sprits. Ratcliffe has agreed to buy a 25 per cent stake in the club and will take charge of football operations if and when he passes the Premier League’s Owners’ and Directors’ Test. Here are the latest transfer headlines from Old Trafford…

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Greenwood going nowhere

According to GOAL, there isn’t a break clause in Mason Greenwood’s season-long agreement with Getafe. Greenwood, 22, is rebuilding his career in Spain after being told he won’t play for United following an internal investigation. He’s showed glimpses of his potential at Getafe by scoring five goals and providing four assists this season.

Getafe are interested in signing Greenwood, who has 18 months left on his Old Trafford contract, on a permanent deal. Yet Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid – Spain’s three biggest clubs – are also thought to be keen on the England international.

Getafe will receive 20 per cent of any future sale as part of Greenwood’s temporary move. It’s unclear how much United will demand for the striker, with Getafe willing to offer around £40million. Yet that 20 per cent clause may push United’s asking price up.

Ten Hag reveals talks

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Ten Hag has confirmed he will speak to Ratcliffe once his minority takeover is finalises. There are is some uncertainty over Ten Hag’s future, as new owners often like to bring in their own manager, but the current boss insists he’s going nowhere.

Ten Hag told reporters on Friday: “The schedule is so condensed I didn’t have the time so far to speak with them but it will come. I look forward. They want to work with me, I want to work with them, we will have the conversations, the meetings. We will see.”

Hugill set for new deal

Joe Hugill will sign a new long-term contract with United, according to the Manchester Evening News. The 20-year-old striker joined United’s academy from Sunderland in July 2020 and was part of the team that won the FA Youth Cup final in May 2022.

Hugill is yet to make his first-team debut for the Red Devils but has featured on the bench three times. The Englishman, who is yet to be capped at international level, spent the second half of last season on loan at National League side Altrincham, scoring once.

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