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Tottenham rule out Mason Greenwood signing

Published 21 June 2026

Tottenham Hotspur has no interest in signing forward Mason Greenwood from Olympique Marseille this summer, according to multiple reports, dismissing recent transfer speculation. The club's manager, Roberto De Zerbi, previously coached Greenwood during his tenure at the French club.

The rumors of a potential reunion in North London surfaced in recent days, notably in a report by French publication L'Equipe, which listed both Tottenham and Arsenal as possible suitors for the 24-year-old. However, prominent transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano stated definitively that Tottenham are not working on a deal for Greenwood. This position is supported by other sources familiar with the club's plans, who confirm the player is not a target.

De Zerbi's appointment at Tottenham in March was accompanied by controversy due to past comments he made about Greenwood. At the time, the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters Trust raised concerns, leading De Zerbi to apologize. He stated he did not wish to downplay the issue of violence against women or violence against anyone more broadly.

Greenwood faced charges of attempted assault, controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily...

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