A high-ball offer for Mason Greenwood has reportedly been made to Manchester United ahead of the January transfer window. However, after taking over management of all football operations from the Glazer family, the Old Trafford giants’ answer might reveal something about Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s intentions for Greenwood.

The founder of INEOS must approve all football choices before taking official control, however he may have to wait up to six weeks for the Premier League to confirm the deal.

As Ratcliffe gets back up to speed on loan at Getafe, one of his most crucial early decisions will be over Greenwood’s future.

Additionally, it appears that he needs more time to consider his options for dealing with the 22-year-old forward in light of his shocking summertime U-turn regarding his Old Trafford reintegration.

The Sun claims that Getafe has told United they are eager to finalize a £40 million deal in January in order to elude the growing interest in signing Greenwood.

The former Red Devils No. 11 is reportedly being pursued by AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, and Real Madrid due to his outstanding performances in Spain.

According to the report, Greenwood’s move is still being treated as a loan by United, possibly in the hopes that he will continue to attract attention and increase in value.

Following his arrest in January 2022, Greenwood had been out of commission for eighteen months. Later on, he was accused of assault, attempted rape, and controlling coercive behavior, all of which he refuted.

Following the withdrawal of important witnesses, the Crown Prosecution Service withdrew all charges in February of this year, allowing him to pursue his work.

However, the now-departed chief executive Richard Arnold reversed his plans to approve Greenwood’s return due to internal and external opposition, which resulted in his departure to Getafe on deadline day.