Mason Greenwood’s preferred move revealed as club open talks with Man Utd

Greenwood would favour a move to France (Picture: Getty Images)

Mason Greenwood is believed to favour a move to Marseille this summer with the French club opening early transfer talks with Manchester United.

The 22-year-old striker has not played for United since January 2022 when he was arrested for attempted rape, controlling behaviour and assault.

All charges against Greenwood were dropped in February 2023, with the player joining Getafe on a season-long loan last summer after United opted against reintegrating him back into the team.

The United academy product has attracted strong interest from Italy. Juventus are keen to sign him with Lazio reportedly making an offer of £30million to bring him to the Italian capital.

The Athletic report Marseille have now joined the race for his signature. The Ligue 1 side, who have appointed former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach, have opened talks with United – although finances are yet to be discussed.

The report claims there has been ‘positive dialogue’ between the club and player with Greenwood believed to favour a move to Stade Velodrome.

United are believed to be holding out for a fee of £40m for the player once regarded as one of their most promising talents.

De Zerbi was appointed Marseille boss this week (Picture: Getty)

Their preference is a permanent sale this summer to help finance incoming transfer business at Old Trafford but another loan could also be considered.

United have also not ruled out the possibility of Greenwood returning to the club for pre-season.

Players not involved in Euro 2024 or the Copa America are expected to return to Carrington on 8 July.

If no move is finalised before then, Greenwood will be expected to report for training on that date.

The same applies to Jadon Sancho, another player United are looking to cash in on this summer. The winger has not trained with United since being exiled from the squad by Erik ten Hag last September, joining Borussia Dortmund on loan for the second-half of the season.

United are also looking for a fee of around £40m for Sancho.

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