Manchester United attacking midfielder Facundo Pellistri is reportedly in advanced talks over a permanent transfer to Greek side Panathinaikos.
It seems the Uruguay international is now edging closer to leaving Man Utd, with Fabrizio Romano reporting on X that the deal could be done in the coming days.
See below for the full details as Romano posts about Pellistri’s situation, with a move away from Old Trafford now looking like a matter of when rather than if…
?? EXCL: Panathinaikos in advanced talks with Man United to sign Facundo Pellistri on permanent transfer.
Not finalised yet but negotiations are ongoing as Pellistri could leave #MUFC in the next days. pic.twitter.com/3LZpYSxuP2
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 18, 2024
Pellistri transfer: The right time for Man United to sell
Pellistri has struggled to make an impression at United so far, so it perhaps makes sense that the club are now willing to allow the 22-year-old to leave in a permanent deal.
Pellistri has previously had loan spells away from MUFC, spending time at both Alaves and Granada, but it’s fair to say he hasn’t done that much with those opportunities either.
It now looks like Pellistri will have to try to revive his career elsewhere, and it could be that moving to a less competitive league at this stage would be the right kind of step for him.
United have had a busy summer and may even be keen to bring in more signings, so making a few sales of players like this and other backups could be important to ensure they remain in line with Financial Fair Play regulations.
It’s okay letting players go and bringing players in, as long as it’s the right ones. The club made a massive mistake letting Mason Greenwood leave, simply because the PC brigade couldn’t accept or allow him a second chance, despite him and his partner still being together since the incident, never being apart, having a child, and planning to marry. Because of this ridiculous situation,the club has lost out on the most naturally gifted finisher we’ve had in a long time. We’ll now lose Sancho because ETH can’t say sorry or accept he’s in the wrong, and sooner or later Old Trafford is going to end up as a new Dutch Colony with all the Dutch players he’s signing. Ex Ajax players isn’t going to win the premiership either. I was a keep Ten Hag fan after the cup final but after watching the pre season, and seeing his signings, and that once again the team has absolutely no shape or pattern of play, I think it’s time for him to go, even after we’ve won our first game, albeit with a bit of luck.
Dumb post…
Let’s hope he signs for Panathinaikos. Diego Alonso was his coach in the national team and knows him well. He will surely be a great transfer for the Athens Greens!
I agree whole heartedly that it was a mistake to pander to the mob regards Greenwood, and I note he scored twice in his first game for his new club this weekend…