Mason Greenwood’s loan move to Getafe has drawn criticism, but Manchester United’s staff has a notion about the club’s motivation. Prior to the transfer window shutting, the Red Devils made it official that the striker will not play for United again before temporarily loaning the forward to La Liga on deadline day.
Getafe has come under fire for the choice to loan Greenwood, who had all accusations against him dropped and had been absent from United since January 2022, despite having been paraded on their social media platforms. After completing their own investigation into the player, the Premier League’s powerhouses had a difficult choice that finally resulted in Greenwood’s departure.
However, according to The Independent, several club employees think that the administration of Greenwood has mostly come down to the money involved. They contend that financial considerations are the primary influence behind decisions made at Old Trafford, where players fetch nine-figure salaries.
An investigation by Greater Manchester Police led to Antony returning from a leave of absence amid domestic abuse allegations in Brazil. He made his return in the 3-2 Champions League loss to Galatasaray while the investigation is ongoing. Two high-profile signings have also been the subject of controversy this season.
Jadon Sancho, meantime, was kicked out of the first team facilities at their Carrington training camp complex after a confrontation with Erik ten Hag in front of the public. When the January transfer market opens, Sancho appears to be leaving after refusing to apologise for criticising his head coach’s remarks on social media.
Supporters and even Ten Hag, who hope that on-field success is prioritised at a time of turmoil within Old Trafford, will be concerned by club staff’s insistence that money is the determining factor in many of United’s actions.
The fate of the Dutch manager has been under scrutiny following a slow start to the campaign that only recently saw United rise into the top half of the Premier League standings.
Although Sancho and the manager had a falling out, it is still unclear whether the club will split ways with their £72 million man if they are guided by the financial aspects of the situation. Ten Hag oversaw the recruitment effort.
While Greenwood’s future is uncertain after the club failed to find a buyer in the summer and made it clear that they were not willing to pay the remaining balance of his contract, they may be holding out hope that he can find his form again at Getafe and once again increase in value. If United were to sell Sancho in January, they would likely take a significant financial hit.