Mason Greenwood scout report: How Man Utd loanee performed during his Barcelona trial

Mason Greenwood’s Barcelona audition ended in defeat and disappointment as his Getafe side were comfortably beaten 4-0 at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.

The 22-year-old, who joined Getafe on loan from Manchester United last summer, has impressed since his move, scoring seven goals and providing five assists in 24 matches before Saturday’s trip to the Catalan region. However, Greenwood’s long-term future is still up in the air.

It was reported last month that Barcelona are leading the race to sign the England international this summer, while Atletico Madrid have also been linked. Sir Jim Ratcliffe suggested earlier this week that Greenwood could still play for United again – six months since the club confirmed that he does not have a future at Old Trafford.

In the meantime, Greenwood was in action for Getafe against Barcelona but the winger failed to impress his potential new employers. He provided a threat for the visitors, but lacked quality in the final third, posting three shots without really troubling goalkeeper Marc Andre der Stegen.

Greenwood’s clearest chance came with the score still goalless but he dragged the ball well wide from the edge of the box. Moments later, Barcelona then took the lead as ex-Leeds attacker Raphinha fired home. Joao Felix doubled Barca’s advantage after the interval before Frenkie de Jong added a third on the hour mark.

Getafe boss Jose Bordalas decided to make a series of changes in the hope of turning the game on its head, with Greenwood one of those sacrificed. He was replaced in the 67th minute, having not had the desired impact as he may have hoped. He finished the game on two key passes, though he completed just 20 passes throughout his time on the pitch with a success rate of 80 per cent.

Barcelona wrapped up a 4-0 victory in injury time as Fermin Lopez scored to condemn Getafe to their first defeat in four matches since losing against Real Madrid earlier this month.