Man Utd have set terms for the transfer of Mason Greenwood as the European giants step up their interest

Barcelona have already decided internally they will not pursue a move, while Atletico Madrid have been vetted as potential suitors.

Erik ten Hag was keen to reintegrate Greenwood into United’s first-team set-up last summer before the Old Trafford hierarchy stepped in and sanctioned a loan.

Now Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to ratify a permanent departure and United are likely to be looking for a fee of around £40m – although they are open to negotiations. Ratcliffe said upon his arrival in Manchester that no decision had been made on the Carrington Academy graduate’s future, which will be assessed at the end of the current season.

Greenwood has been the subject of inquiries from at least two unnamed Premier League clubs, however a move abroad is believed to be more likely. He has scored 10 goals and registered six assists in 36 appearances in all competitions this season for Madrid.

However, his good form has not stopped the hostility of opposition fans, who have chanted abuse and jeers at Greenwood throughout his time in Spain.

Getafe boss Jose Bordalas recently claimed his attitude and professionalism in the face of criticism was exemplary. Bordalas said: “He’s calm, he’s happy, he’s being treated very well. The boy has had exemplary behavior to this day and his colleagues are helping him. I’m sure the singing affects him. You know my opinion, I’m against any insult, no matter who the player is.”

United did not receive a loan fee from Getafe, but their La Liga counterparts are entitled to a 20% cut of any future fee thanks to a sell-on clause.

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