BARCELONA face missing out on signing Mason Greenwood this summer.
The on-loan Getafe winger has emerged as a transfer target for fierce rivals Atletico Madrid.
Greenwood has caught the eye in Spain since joining Getafe on loan from Manchester United back in September.
He has been strongly linked with joining Barcelona, who have been monitoring him all season.
However, the Telegraph now report that the 22-year-old is on Atletico’s shortlist of summer striker targets.
Greenwood is expected to secure a permanent transfer in the summer once his Getafe loan expires.
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Atletico remain in the market for a forward after missing out on Moise Kean in January, the report adds.
Barca are said to remain interested in Greenwood, but are at a disadvantage compared to Atletico due to their reduced spending power.
The Spanish champions had hoped to tie up a deal prior to Atletico reportedly stepping up their interest.
Greenwood, who sees joining Barcelona as a “dream move”, would have linked up with the club in June as part of the proposal.
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However, his summer destination now remains up in the air, with Valencia and Real Sociedad both previously linked.
Since joining Getafe, Greenwood has scored seven goals and provided four assists in 22 appearances.
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He is currently the club’s second top scorer this season behind former Real Madrid striker Borja Mayoral on 16.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
