Pogba wants to rescue Greenwood from MU

Sunday, May 7, 2023 12:00 (GMT+7)
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Paul Pogba is said to have asked Juventus' board of directors to recruit Mason Greenwood in the summer transfer window of 2023.

Pogba expects Greenwood to join Juventus. Photo: Reuters .

According to the British press, Pogba believes that this summer is a good opportunity for Juventus to recruit Greenwood from MU. The future of the England international at Old Trafford is increasingly uncertain. Currently, the "Red Devils" have not made any decisions related to the 21-year-old player.

Greenwood's problems stem from allegations of rape, assault and death threats against his ex-girlfriend Harriet Robson. The court later ruled Greenwood innocent. But the impact of that incident has made MU not dare to let the England international play again. The Manchester team is afraid that Greenwood's bad reputation could affect the club's image and lose the favor of sponsors.

Faced with this situation, many teams are keeping an eye on this talented winger. Daily Mail revealed that Juventus could give Greenwood the chance to restart his career. A long-term loan deal could help the striker born in 2001 gradually return to the field.

Having played together at MU, Pogba knows Greenwood's ability very well. With Inter and Milan also keeping an eye on Greenwood, Pogba wants Juventus' leadership to act soon.

In 2021, Pogba once affirmed: "Mason often dribbles with his left foot, but in finishing situations, he can do well with both feet. Mason's finishing ability is impressive. He is the player with the best finishing ability I have ever seen."

Greenwood is losing patience and has lost hope of returning to the MU squad. According to The Sun , Greenwood told close friends that he plans to leave after 3 months of waiting for a decision from his club regarding his future.

"Greenwood is sitting at home kicking his heels and is very frustrated. He wants to come back but realises the situation is complicated. Greenwood is determined to play football again but believes he will not wear a United shirt again," a source shared with The Sun.

Greenwood began looking for a new destination to restart his career. Many Turkish and Chinese clubs wanted Greenwood's services. However, the talent born in 2001 had ambitions to play in Europe.

Milan were one of the first teams to express their interest in Greenwood. They wanted to add a young striker because Zlatan Ibrahimovic was about to expire and Olivier Giroud was showing signs of age. Divock Origi was not physically fit enough to lead the attack regularly.

Before his troubles, Greenwood was the Red Devils' first-choice right winger. The Carrington graduate possesses pace, technique and the ability to strike powerfully with both feet. He scored 35 goals and provided 12 assists in 129 first-team appearances.

Ten Hag criticized the players and the referee after MU's defeat. The Dutch strategist was not satisfied with the referee as well as the ineffectiveness and lack of concentration of Man United players in the loss to Brighton in the early morning of May 5 ( Hanoi time).

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