Olympique de Marseille are preparing to sell Mason Greenwood to balance the books, with AS Roma emerging as a serious suitor after securing Champions League qualification. The Ligue 1 side hopes to fetch at least €50 million for the English forward, though a portion of that sum will go to Manchester United. However, Italian reports suggest Roma believe they can secure the striker for a lower price.
OM’s financial squeeze opens door for Roma
Marseille need to generate funds quickly, as France’s financial watchdog, the DNCG, has requested additional documentation before ruling on the club’s accounts. That urgency has fueled confidence in Rome that AS Roma can complete the deal for Mason Greenwood at around €40 million plus bonuses. The Giallorossi are among several clubs tracking the 22-year-old, alongside Atlético Madrid and Fenerbahçe.
“Many suitors think OM will cut the price on Greenwood this summer because the club has to sell,” a source close to the Marseille board explained. “But they are wrong. There are too many symbolic and financial stakes in this transfer.”
Will Marseille hold firm on €50 million?
Observers wonder whether Olympique de Marseille will ultimately accept less than their stated asking price. One football analyst recently weighed in: “Look at the prices being paid across Europe today. Honestly, a player who can score 20 goals a season in Ligue 1 for that price is a steal. If I were OM, I would have triggered a clause to bump it to €60 million on July 1 and wait for a buyer.”
With the DNCG deadline looming and interest from Italy growing, the coming weeks will determine whether Marseille can command their full valuation or whether AS Roma’s confidence proves justified.
