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Top Clubs Eye Marseille's Greenwood Transfer

Published 1 May 2026

Mason Greenwood's standout season at Marseille has sparked interest from several top European clubs, with the 24-year-old forward potentially leaving the French side this summer amid speculation of a transfer fee exceeding 40 million euros.

Greenwood joined Marseille permanently from Manchester United last July for around 27 million euros. United negotiated a sell-on clause entitling them to approximately 50 percent of any future fee. Since arriving, Greenwood has recorded 25 goals and 10 assists in 42 appearances across all competitions this season, contributing to a career total of 47 goals and 16 assists in 78 games for the club.

Marseille currently sit sixth in Ligue 1 with 53 points, four points behind third-placed Lyon and fourth-placed Lille. The top three teams secure direct Champions League qualification, while fourth enters playoffs. Recent form has faltered, with only one win in their last five matches, including a 1-1 draw against 15th-placed Nice. The club faces Nantes on Saturday, followed by games against Le Havre on May 10 and fifth-placed Rennes on May 17.

Former Marseille fullback Eric Di Meco suggested Greenwood's departure may be inevitable. "The guy is bigger...

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