Roma are positioning themselves as frontrunners for Mason Greenwood with an imminent bid, as Marseille face financial pressure to sell their star winger this summer. The Italian club view the Englishman as their primary attacking target ahead of other European suitors. According to Sports.yahoo.com.
Roma ready €40m opening bid for Marseille’s Mason Greenwood
Corriere dello Sport and Gazzetta report that Roma will submit their opening offer of approximately €40m plus bonuses for Greenwood once they confirm D’Amico’s appointment as sporting director between today and tomorrow. Marseille have set their valuation at €50m for the former Manchester United winger as they must make a big-money sale for financial reasons.
Greenwood reportedly favours a move to Roma over Fenerbahce due to the Italian club’s guaranteed Champions League participation next season, while the Turkish side would face playoff qualification. Repubblica indicates Roma are prepared to offer the winger a €4.5m annual salary plus easily achievable bonuses, slightly below his current €5m earnings in Marseille.
The competition for Greenwood’s signature extends beyond Roma, with Repubblica noting interest from Premier League clubs alongside Fenerbahce’s pursuit. Bayer Leverkusen’s Kerim Alajbegovic remains an alternative target for Roma, though Greenwood stays their primary option for strengthening their attack.
Any potential transfer must account for Manchester United’s 40% sell-on clause from Greenwood’s original departure. The financial structure suggests Roma’s opening bid falls short of Marseille’s asking price, setting up negotiations that could determine whether the English winger moves to Serie A this summer.
