Too toxic for Saudi Arabia? Mega-rich clubs distance themselves from Mason Greenwood's move

Mason Greenwood's next move looks uncertain Credit: Reuters/Katherine Iville

Clubs will snub Mason Greenwood in Saudi Arabia due to serious concerns on how the move will be received.

And with reports in Italy insisting Roma don't want to get involved with Greenwood, the striker's best chance to revive his career may be in Turkey.< /p>

The Saudi Pro League is already under scrutiny over human rights issues in the country, and while not entirely ruling out the prospect of the club showing interest, sources believe officials won't want the extra baggage that comes with Greenwood at this particular moment.

Greenwood has been the subject of a six-month internal investigation into allegations of attempted rape and controlling behavior after the criminal charges were dropped.

United's confirmation this week that Greenwood » rebuild» his career elsewhere, immediately sparked rumors of him moving to Saudi Arabia.

But senior sources in Saudi Arabia, at least initially, distanced themselves from Greenwood when approached by Telegraph Sport. , with one line: «Given the country and circumstances are already under scrutiny, it will be very difficult for local clubs to step in and save this player.»

Stephen Gerrard has publicly distanced the club he manages, «Al- Ettifac» from Greenwood, posting on Instagram a screenshot of a report linking them to the ex-England international, captioned «FAKE NEWS».

A move for Greenwood will certainly raise more criticism and questions about the morality of the Saudi Pro League and its suitability as a legitimate destination for top footballers.

Saudi Arabia's ambitious goal is to create a league that will eventually compete with the Saudi Professional League. A Premier League whose officials are determined to create a footballing environment that will eventually be considered one of the best in the world.

Serie A club Roma were seen as a possible destination for Greenwood due to the 21-year-old trainer. Previous -old connection to José Mourinho, former United manager.

But Il Tempo, the Italian national newspaper published in Rome, claims that Roma and Mourinho are not interested in trying to sign Greenwood and do not want to to be associated with.

Italian sources also believe American-owned or invested clubs such as AC Milan and Inter Milan will turn their backs on Greenwood, which could make Turkey his favorite player. realistic option.