From the offices of FC Barcelona, they are tirelessly working on finding the ideal signing to strengthen the forward line for the upcoming season. Names like Luis Díaz, Rafael Leao, or Alexander Isak top Deco's list of potential signings, but the sports management is analyzing various alternatives in case the operation for any of these candidates becomes unfeasible.
In this sense, Mason Greenwood emerges as the great 'hidden gem' of the azulgrana entity to bolster the attack of the team led by Hansi Flick. The Englishman has resurged under Roberto de Zerbi at Olympique de Marseille, scoring 15 goals and providing 4 assists in 24 matches played across league and cup, being a starter in each of them.
The impressive performance of the versatile forward has made him one of the most sought-after players in the upcoming summer market, as at just 23 years old, he still has a promising career ahead. Therefore, the portal 'talkSPORT' has reported that at Can Barça, they are closely monitoring him and are already aware of the price of the operation, which would not be cheap at all.
The fortune that Barça would have to pay for Greenwood
And indeed, aware of the 'jewel' they have in their ranks, the French team would ask for a figure close to 72 million euros (60 million pounds) to transfer the player, since Manchester United still holds 50% of his federative rights. An extremely high amount for the aspirations of the culés, who would only be willing to make such an outlay for a top-level figure who has proven his worth on the big stages.
Moreover, Paris Saint-Germain would also be after Greenwood, which could trigger a bidding war that Barça would not want to be involved in, making his signing, as of today, not very feasible. However, if the situation changes in the coming months and favorable conditions arise for the player's operation, the blaugranas would not rule out considering his signing.