Besiktas reportedly interested in Man Utd forward Greenwood

Reports indicate that Turkish club Besiktas has expressed interest in securing a loan deal for Manchester United’s forward Mason Greenwood.

The 21-year-old player faced charges of attempted rape, coercive and controlling behavior, and assault, but these allegations were dropped in February.

Manchester United recently confirmed that the forward, hailing from Bradford, will be resuming his career away from Old Trafford.

Besiktas has emerged as a potential contender for his services, with sources suggesting that negotiations between the Super Lig team and Manchester United might be in the works.

Given that Greenwood’s contract is valid until June 2025, a probable arrangement would involve a temporary transfer, while his prospects beyond this season remain somewhat uncertain.

“Of course they have seen what has been said in the UK and further afield,” a source told the newspaper. “People think that Turkey is an easy way out for Greenwood, as he will just be able to get on with his career away from the public eye.

”But clubs know that is not how it works. Reporters will come from England to follow his progress wherever he goes, we are sure of that.

“A short loan is appealing, though. If things go wrong, he will return to Manchester quickly. If he comes to Istanbul and scores goals straight away, the boos will quickly go.

”That is just the way that football works, however bad a taste that leaves. I think Turkish fans will accept him.”