Mason Greenwood to be Man Utd transfer makeweight? Red Devils prepared to use on-loan winger in part-exchange deal for Juventus defender Gleison Bremer

The Red Devils are expected to reinforce their back line in the next window, with World Cup winner Raphael Varane approaching the end of his contract. Questions have also been asked of how long England international Harry Maguire will be sticking around at Old Trafford.

Brazilian star Bremer is said to be registering on United’s recruitment radar. There may be a creative option to explore there – with Greenwood, who is currently enjoying a loan spell at La Liga side Getafe, worked into the equation.

It is considered unlikely that Greenwood will be absorbed back into the Red Devils’ ranks this summer, despite talk of a contract extension option through to 2026 being taken up, and a permanent move elsewhere is on the cards. Serie A giants Juve have been credited with interest, as former Bianconeri boss Fabio Capello talks up a swoop for Greenwood.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, United may look to include Greenwood in an approach for Bremer. Juve are said to be open to the idea of making a move for Greenwood “more sustainable in some way”, due to his high asking price, and a part-exchange agreement could prove beneficial to all concerned.

Greenwood has registered eight goals and five assists for Getafe this season, after being allowed to leave United on a season-long loan, while Bremer has been a regular for Juve and boasts the experience at 27 years of age that would allow him to slot seamlessly into the fold with Premier League heavyweights.