Man Utd Could Still Profit from Mason Greenwood as Marseille Mull Over Eye-Watering €100m Transfer Offer from Saudi Pro League

Man Utd Could Still Profit from Mason Greenwood & Why Marseille May Consider €100m Proposal

Football transfers often produce strange ripple effects long after an initial deal is completed, and Manchester United may soon feel one of those unexpected waves. Mason Greenwood, whose move to Marseille in 2024 closed a turbulent chapter at Old Trafford, could now spark fresh financial gain for the Premier League side. Reports emerging across France and Spain suggest that a Saudi Pro League club—Neom Sports Club—have stepped forward with a staggering €100 million package, and Manchester United are primed to benefit handsomely should that move materialise.

The crucial element lies in one specific clause: United are entitled to 50 per cent of any future sale. Few imagined that such a clause, inserted quietly into a long-term deal, could suddenly translate into an £87m valuation—but here we are. And with Marseille debating their stance, United officials are watching from afar with unusual interest, knowing only half of that figure would drift south into French pockets.

Golden Boot Winner & Why Greenwood Has Thrived So Quickly in France

When Greenwood first stepped into Ligue 1, the assumption was that he needed months to settle. Different culture, different tactical shape, new league intensity. Instead, the forward hit the ground in full stride. His first season in Marseille colours ended with Golden Boot recognition—although technically shared—alongside Paris Saint-Germain’s attacking jewel Ousmane Dembélé. Twenty-one league strikes in year one, the youngest Golden Boot co-winner the competition has seen in the modern era.

Marseille supporters did not take long to establish a chant for him. His ability to drift into inside-right spaces, attack diagonally, or strike early from edge-of-box zones made him unpredictable at French domestic level. Greenwood’s shooting mechanics—quick set-touch, minimal back-lift—translated perfectly into a league space much looser than the Premier League defensive structure.

The connection strengthened further when his form spilled into European nights. His Champions League runs sharpened, producing goals and assists, and suddenly his profile was not only revived—it was elevated.

This season, he has already passed double figures in all competitions. Eleven goals, several decisive touches, and multiple match-winners later, grassroots admiration quickly turned into international attention.

Roberto De Zerbi, who is never afraid to critique his players publicly, has occasionally expressed frustration—not at quality, but at decision-making consistency. He wants Greenwood sharper in defensive phase transitions, particularly when Marseille push high. Yet even De Zerbi—who challenges nearly everyone—recognises that the former United forward moves matches into different territory when he is fully engaged.

Huge Saudi Transfer Offer & Why Neom Have Pushed First

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Saudi clubs do not circle; they act. When they identify profiles that broaden branding, performance, or international marketing reach, negotiations accelerate rapidly.

As it stands, Neom Sports Club have tabled an official €100m proposal, one they reportedly want “completed as soon as possible.”

Their evaluation includes several layers:

✔ Greenwood has produced in high-pressure environments
✔ Greenwood is still only 24
✔ Greenwood offers commercial draw across Europe
✔ Greenwood is ready to be leading star, not rotational piece

Neom believe that committing a nine-figure package for a player entering his athletic peak carries longer-term strategic payoff. Their internal vision—if reports prove accurate—is to build a team capable of rivaling Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr or even surpass the national-profile reach Al-Hilal have built.

Their message to Greenwood is simple:

💬 “You walk in as leading figure day one.”
💬 “You are face of the project.”
💬 “We match any financial package elsewhere.”

Saudi decision-makers are not just positioning him as another marquee signing. They appear ready to build their attacking phase around him.

Man Utd Clause Explained & Why Old Trafford Still Care

When Manchester United negotiated his exit, internally there were two positions:

1. Sell outright, full detachment

2. Structure sale with future financial upside

The latter won.

So, Marseille paid a smaller initial fee, but in exchange agreed to a high resale-percentage clause. Now, Manchester United could receive around €50m without lifting a finger.

For a club watching Profit & Sustainability margins closely, that is not small change. Incoming funds during a winter window could accelerate their own recruitment cycles, exit strategies, or wage restructuring.

United do not need to intervene. They merely wait. If Marseille accept the offer and Greenwood agrees terms, United profit instantly.

Why Marseille May Now Face the Hardest Decision of Their Project

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Inside the Velodrome offices, there is noticeable division.

Sporting reality:
Losing Greenwood blocks existing momentum. Marseille are competing for the Ligue 1 title and Champions League progression. His output—direct goal contributions—cannot be replicated instantly.

Financial reality:
€50 million retained, after paying less than half that figure 18 months ago, may represent the best financial return Marseille will ever see for a modern forward.

With De Zerbi building his squad identity, the club could reinvest immediately in multiple areas:

◼ Centre-forward depth
◼ Central midfield structure
◼ Defensive reinforcements
◼ Long-term young core signings

The core dilemma becomes:

“Do we cash in at peak market timing or gamble that his value increases further?”

Football history shows that timing rarely improves beyond a nine-figure bid.

Greenwood Mulling Over Options & What He Values Most

Reports say Greenwood is not rushing his decision. The discussion is not strictly economic; it is also reputational.

Should he move now, Greenwood would arrive not as a developing talent but as a flagship. With that comes spotlight, scrutiny, expectation, promotion, visibility. For some players, that excites. For others, it creates suffocating responsibility.

Greenwood is tied to Marseille until summer 2029. That means there is no urgency on their side. But there is urgency from the buyers.

Neom want to present a statement signing before end of January. They want to demonstrate domestic superiority and accelerate the rise of their competition.

Greenwood meanwhile is quietly assessing:

❓ Is immediate leadership appealing?
❓ Does he prefer chasing Champions League legacy?
❓ Does Marseille offer platform for Euro-level dominance?
❓ Does he see a return to Premier League eventually?

His decision—whichever direction—defines the structure of Marseille’s next five-year cycle.

The European Transfer Market Reaction If He Becomes Available

Barcelona have scouted him. Juventus have watched him live. Several German clubs have requested performance-data packs.

If Marseille signal openness, Europe’s elite step forward.

And when that happens, Saudi bids may be used for comparative inflation.

Meaning:

€100 million may only be the opening price.

Barcelona have clear need for a right-sided goal-threat.
Juventus want a direct attacking profile capable of decisive final-third outcomes.
Manchester City admire technically clean forwards capable of inverted finishing.

What Marseille do next determines how crowded the bidding becomes.

What Comes Next & Why This Window Will Be Tense

Deal timeline is staggered:

📍 Neom have offered
📍 Marseille are evaluating
📍 Greenwood is undecided
📍 United are prepared

Discussions are approaching what insiders call “decisive stage.” The club in France cannot delay much longer, because Saudi bids rarely stay open indefinitely.

Manchester United—without initiating anything—may soon collect tens of millions from a footballer who left years ago.

Marseille must choose between football value and financial transformation.

And Greenwood is navigating one of the biggest career decisions of his life.

From Getafe loan uncertainty to €100m global pursuit in two seasons—his story has turned sharply again.

The next move may define not only his trajectory, but reshape the financial path of both clubs who built him.