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Manchester United sold Mason Greenwood in the summer of 2024, but could be set for a further windfall from their former academy graduate this summer. The Red Devils are preparing for another vital summer, during which they are expected to invest heavily in midfield.
INEOS spent a small fortune on the attack and goalkeeping positions last year, bringing in Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko and Senne Lammens. All four are now key members of the squad, and have played prominent roles first under former head coach Ruben Amorim and now under caretaker manager Michael Carrick.
However, with further investments required at the end of the season, United could turn to player sales to address their finances. The Premier League giants are preparing for life after Casemiro, who is set to leave at the end of the season once his contract expires.
While the Brazilian’s impending departure will free up funds, Greenwood could also contribute to the Red Devils’ summer plans.
Greenwood’s rise in Ligue 1
Greenwood rose through the ranks at Old Trafford and burst onto the scenes under former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. However, the player’s development at the Theatre of Dreams was hampered by off-field issues that prompted United to cut short his stay at the club.
After an impressive loan spell with Getafe, the Englishman was offloaded permanently to Marseille in the summer of 2024. Greenwood enjoyed a spectacular debut campaign at the Orange Velodrome, registering 22 goals and six assists in 36 games.
However, the 24 year old has taken his game to a new level this season. He has scored 25 goals and registered eight assists in 37 appearances across all competitions.
Mason Greenwood Stats: 2025/26 Season
| Competition | Appearances | Starts | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Second Yellow | Red Cards | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 24 | 22 | 15 | 4 | 2 | – | – | 1,897′ |
| UEFA Champions League | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 671′ |
| Coupe de France | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | – | – | 345′ |
| Trophée des Champions | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 90′ |
| Total 25/26 | 37 | 35 | 25 | 8 | 4 | – | – | 3,003′ |
Source: Transfermarkt.
The player’s efforts have already earned him admirers from clubs across Europe. United reportedly have a significant sell-on clause in the deal, so his departure could help them receive a significant windfall. A previous report relayed by The Peoples Person suggested that Liverpool have set their sights on the player, while Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly among his suitors as well. An update on Greenwood’s future has now emerged.
A possible departure this summer?
According to L’Equipe via GOAL, Greenwood is an isolated figure at Marseille and could be offloaded this summer. The report refers to the recent defeat against Toulouse in the Coupe de France, where the player was seen standing away from his team-mates during the penalty shoot-out.
That has led to suggestions that the Englishman is not entirely invested in the project at the Orange Velodrome and could be offloaded to help address Marseille’s poor finances. The Ligue 1 giants are expected to demand at least €50 million to let their prized asset leave.
While Atletico Madrid have been linked with Greenwood before, Saudi Arabia is fast emerging as his most likely destination. The report confirms that United have a 35-40% sell-on clause, so his potential sale could end up contributing to INEOS’ summer funds. Greenwood registered 35 goals and 12 assists in 129 games for the Premier League giants during his stay at the club.
Final Thoughts
United will welcome reports of their former academy player’s potential sale given that they have big plans for the summer. While most of their finances are likely to be directed at reinforcing the midfield, funds raised from player sales could enable reinforcements in other areas, with a left-forward and a full-back reportedly also on the club’s agenda.
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