Barcelona has clarified its interest in forward Mason Greenwood following a stellar performance for Marseille. On Saturday, Greenwood scored four goals in Marseille’s emphatic 6-2 victory over Le Havre, catching the eye of Barcelona scouts present at the match.
Barcelona’s Forward Strategy
This season, Barcelona signed Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United. The Catalan club is already working on securing new striker options for the upcoming summer transfer window. Discussions about potentially making Rashford’s loan permanent are ongoing.
Mason Greenwood’s Impressive Record
Since joining Marseille in the previous summer, Greenwood has emerged as a standout player. He has netted 29 goals in 46 matches across all competitions. In Ligue 1, he currently ranks as the second-highest goal scorer, trailing only Strasbourg’s Joaquin Panichelli, and leads the league in assists.
- Games Played: 46
- Goals Scored: 29
- Ligue 1 Goals: 2nd Place
Barcelona has monitored Greenwood’s progress closely, especially since his time at Getafe during a loan spell. The team is interested in bringing him to Catalonia, where he could reunite with Rashford.
The Potential Reunion of Rashford and Greenwood
Both players previously played for Manchester United, where they built a notable partnership. Rashford has scored three goals in ten games for Barcelona, showing his form since the move. If Greenwood were to join, it could mark him as the third English player in Barcelona history, following Rashford and Gary Lineker.
| Player | Manchester United Appearances | Goals | Goals per Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Rashford | 426 | 138 | 0.323 |
| Mason Greenwood | 129 | 35 | 0.271 |
Should Greenwood join, he would compete with notable players such as Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, and Dani Olmo for minutes on the pitch. His addition could bring additional scoring options to Barcelona, enhancing their attacking game under coach Hansi Flick.
