Atletico Madrid has opened talks with Barcelona to sign Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood.

Mason Greenwood is being pursued by clubs in Spain.

The attacker is on loan at Getafe in La Liga for the season and has impressed.

Greenwood’s future might be better served elsewhere after being shelved for 18 months due to domestic assault allegations.

Greenwood has taken some time to get back into shape since joining Getafe, but his form has recently improved.

In 15 appearances, Greenwood has five goals and four assists, and Antoine Griezmann recently stated that Greenwood ‘destroyed’ his Atletico Madrid team.

Greenwood’s success has led to him being linked to Barcelona, and the club is reportedly eager to grant him the prestigious no.10 shirt originally worn by Lionel Messi.

Greenwood is estimated to be worth £40 million.

Due to the Catalans’ dire financial situation, Atletico Madrid has jumped ahead of Barcelona in the race to sign Greenwood, according to Marca.

Greenwood is considered to be valued at over £40 million by United, who has a contract with the club until at least 2025 with the option of an additional year.

According to Marca, Greenwood’s adaptation in Spain has impressed Diego Simeone, and the Spaniards have now began conversations with United regarding the ‘conditions’ of a transfer.