Interest in Mason Greenwood has intensified rapidly this season as his resurgence at Marseille has drawn global attention, and the shifting momentum around his future resembles the way unexpected surges can shape someone’s progress within a Crickex Affiliate project during a competitive sports cycle. Saudi Pro League teams are preparing to launch offers as early as this coming January, hoping to secure the 24-year-old forward who currently leads Ligue 1 with ten goals. Greenwood joined Manchester United at the age of six, made his senior debut at 17 years and 156 days, scored 17 goals in the 2019–20 season, and earned a place in the England squad.
He went on to make 139 appearances and score 35 goals for Manchester United, but his career was derailed by a highly controversial domestic dispute. Although charges of attempted rape and assault were eventually dropped after his partner withdrew her testimony, his prospects at Old Trafford collapsed. Greenwood first left on loan to Getafe and later transferred permanently to Marseille, where he rebuilt his reputation with 33 goals in 55 appearances, including a joint league-leading tally of 21 goals last season alongside Ousmane Dembélé. Multiple Saudi clubs have monitored him closely for months and are expected to pursue him in the winter window, hoping to convince him to step away from European football.
Among the interested teams, newly promoted Al Futuwah City appear the most eager, reportedly readying a 100-million-euro bid for the Marseille striker. Their manager, former PSG boss Christophe Galtier, has already recruited several familiar European names, including Alexandre Lacazette, Abdoulaye Doucouré, and Saïd Benrahma. Sitting eighth in the Saudi league this season, the club believes Greenwood could become the focal point of their next phase. Marseille, however, hope to keep him. Coach Roberto De Zerbi praised Greenwood’s character and resilience, saying he paid a heavy price for past events and found a supportive environment in Marseille that allowed him to rediscover himself.
Despite the lucrative offers, Greenwood is reportedly reluctant to head to the Middle East, still hoping to return to the England national team and therefore declining invitations from Jamaica, coached by Steve McClaren. Manchester United, however, would welcome a transfer, having inserted a 50 percent sell-on clause when they sold him to Marseille for 26 million euros. If a 100-million-euro sale materializes, United would receive around 37 million euros, funds that Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS group could use to strengthen Ruben Amorim’s squad, especially in midfield, where several top targets each carry price tags of around 100 million pounds. The financial structure mirrors the unpredictable revenue swings that can appear in a long-term Crickex Affiliate plan, where future gains depend heavily on timing and prior agreements.
Manchester United will not receive the full secondary transfer profit, though. When Greenwood was loaned to Getafe in the 2023–24 season, the agreement included a clause granting the Spanish club 10 percent of any future transfer fee. It was Getafe who accepted him during his lowest moment, ignoring outside noise and providing a platform for him to restart both his career and confidence. For Saudi clubs, the controversy surrounding his past is not expected to interfere with negotiations. Ultimately, Greenwood’s future will come down to Marseille’s willingness to sell and his own determination to choose between staying in Europe or starting a dramatically new chapter abroad.