AS Roma have intensified efforts to sign Mason Greenwood, and his father is understood to have made contact with the Serie A club. Marseille have placed a €50 million asking price on him, while Greenwood has also said, "I hope I can stay."

Why Roma are in pole position

Greenwood's production explains why the market is busy around him. He finished the season with 26 goals and 11 assists in 45 appearances across all competitions, and his Ligue 1 line was 16 goals and 7 assists in 32 appearances. He also added 3 goals and 1 assist in 8 Champions League appearances.

That sort of output makes the fee easier to understand, even if it does not make the move simple. Roma finished 4th in Serie A, which gives them the kind of platform that can sell a Champions League-level project in talks. Manchester United are also believed to have included a sell-on clause worth up to 50 per cent of any transfer fee, which adds another layer for any club doing the maths.

Why Marseille may still have to sell

Marseille's position is the other side of the story. They finished 6th in Ligue 1 and need to raise funds before the end of the financial year on June 30 after failing to qualify for the Champions League and facing scrutiny from the DNCG. That makes a big sale more realistic, even with Greenwood nominating for Ligue 1 Player of the Season and saying he enjoyed his campaign in France.

The valuation is where the negotiation gets awkward. Goal's reporting puts the asking price at €50 million, while Mirror reporting says Marseille want £43 million and that Greenwood remains under contract until 2029. The exact figure matters less than the clear point, Marseille are asking for serious money and they need it quickly.

Greenwood has made his preference clear enough, but not decisively enough to settle the summer. Roma look the most advanced, Marseille need to balance the books, and other clubs are still around the edges of the story. The next move is likely to come down to whether a buyer is willing to meet the number before June 30.

Written by Sam Whitfield with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 3 outlets. How we work →