Fans of Mason Greenwood’s ‘new club’ give their verdict on star striker after throwing him lifeline
FANS of Mason Greenwood’s potential new club have given their verdict on his return to football.
The striker, 21, has been linked with a loan move to Turkish giants Besiktas following his departure from Manchester United.
Another Turkish club is also understood to be interested, though the Süper Lig transfer window deadline is not until September 15.
Fans in football-mad Turkey are unlikely to be put off by the allegations made against Greenwood if he recreates his United form on the pitch, according to Besiktas supporter Orunc Kamiloglu.
The fan added: “He hasn’t been convicted of any crime so why should it make a difference.
“If he plays well in the black and white jersey, the fans will love him and take him to their hearts.”
Other supporters have taken to social media to voice their views on the potential move, with some encouraging the club to “take the risk”.
Another said: “He is a pure talent who will be of great use to us at the forward end.”
But others have slammed their club over the links, saying: “Beşiktaş is a progressive club that has strong values.
“We all heard this man. He has no place at our club. Do not get involved.”
Another described the move as “utterly despicable”.
It comes after a source told The I that discontent towards Greenwood would soon disappear if he returned impressive performances.
They said: “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.”
News had earlier broken that Greenwood was set to be welcomed back into the fold at Old Trafford, before United made a U-turn following a backlash from the public.
However, it has since emerged that Besiktas and another Turkish club are understood to be open to providing Greenwood with a return to football.
Any deal will be on a loan basis with interested clubs said to be hesitant as the striker has been out the game since last playing in January 2022.
If the move to Turkey goes ahead, Greenwood will be swapping a home in one of Cheshire’s elite villages for new climes.
And a move to Besiktas could see him soon be settling in Bebek.
With a stunning beachfront on the Bosphorus, Bebek will offer a dramatic contrast to the leafy confines of Bowdon and Hale.
However it now appears that Bebek can easily match the luxury car showrooms and wine bars associated with Wilmslow and Alderley Edge.
If United cannot find him a club they may be faced with paying up his £75,000 a week contract.
That still has two years left to run with the option of a further 12 months had the club wanted to take it up.
That would mean a pay off of nearly £8million.
Greenwood initially believed that he was training privately in preparation to return to United.
He has been left disappointed by the final decision to push him out the club.
