June 27th 2024.
According to sources, it seems that Mason Greenwood has his sights set on a move to France. Specifically, the talented 22-year-old striker is believed to be favoring a transfer to Marseille, with the French club wasting no time in opening talks with Manchester United for an early move.
However, Greenwood's journey has not been without its challenges. He has not played for United since January 2022, when he faced serious charges of attempted rape, controlling behavior, and assault. Thankfully, all charges were dropped in February 2023, but the experience must have been difficult for the young player. As a result, United decided to send him on a season-long loan to Getafe instead of reintegrating him back into the team.
Despite his tumultuous past, Greenwood continues to attract interest from top clubs. Italian giants Juventus have expressed their desire to sign him, and Lazio even made a hefty offer of £30 million to bring him to Rome. However, according to reports from The Athletic, it seems that Marseille has now entered the race for his signature as well. The Ligue 1 side, led by new head coach Roberto De Zerbi, has already initiated talks with United, although the financial details have yet to be discussed.
It is believed that there has been positive communication between the club and the player, and Greenwood himself is said to prefer a move to Stade Velodrome. However, United is standing firm on their asking price of £40 million, as they still see him as one of their most promising talents.
De Zerbi's recent appointment as Marseille's boss has added fuel to the fire, and negotiations are expected to continue in the coming weeks. United's preference is to sell Greenwood permanently this summer to fund their incoming transfer business. However, they are also open to the possibility of another loan deal, and there is even a chance that Greenwood could return to the club for pre-season training.
Speaking of pre-season, players not involved in the Euro 2024 or the Copa America are expected to return to Carrington on July 8th. If no move is finalized by then, Greenwood and fellow outcast Jadon Sancho will be expected to report for training on that date. United is also looking to offload Sancho this summer and is hoping to secure a fee of around £40 million for the winger.
So, as the transfer window heats up, all eyes will be on Greenwood and his potential move to Marseille. But one thing is for sure, with his talent and determination, he is sure to make an impact wherever he goes. Stay tuned for more Manchester United news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for our newsletter. Your privacy is important to us, and this site is protected by reCAPTCHA and Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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