Fenerbahce Lead the Race for Greenwood
Fenerbahce are increasingly optimistic about completing a deal to sign Mason Greenwood from Marseille this summer, according to BBC Sport. The Turkish giants have been locked in a transfer tussle with Roma for the 24-year-old forward, but now believe they can strike a deal worth around €45 million (£38.36m) for the former Manchester United academy graduate.
Both of Fenerbahce’s presidential candidates made their interest in Greenwood clear during the election campaign at the start of June, and the club’s hierarchy has moved swiftly to turn that ambition into reality. With the Turkish Super Lig side now in pole position, Greenwood could soon be heading to Istanbul.
Roma’s Interest Fades as Fenerbahce Steal a March
Roma had been considered strong contenders for Greenwood’s signature, but reports from Football Italia suggest they have been outmanoeuvred by Fenerbahce’s decisive approach. The Serie A club were keen to add the England international to their attacking ranks, yet the Turkish outfit’s willingness to move quickly and meet Marseille’s valuation appears to have been the decisive factor.
Roma’s failure to match the financial package on offer leaves them empty-handed in a chase that once seemed winnable. Greenwood’s next chapter now looks set to unfold in the cauldron of the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium.
Marseille Open to Sale, United Eye Windfall
Marseille have been open to doing business on Greenwood, who joined them from Manchester United in a £26.6m deal in July 2024. The French club’s willingness to cash in has opened the door for Fenerbahce, and the proposed €45m fee represents a near-70% increase on what they paid less than two years ago.
Manchester United are set to benefit from the deal, having negotiated a “sizeable sell-on fee” – thought to be around 40% of any profit – when Greenwood left Old Trafford. Based on the reported figures, that could net United around £4.7m if the move goes through at the current valuation. For a player who was banished from the club following off-field issues, it is a welcome financial return.
Greenwood’s Goalscoring Resurgence
Greenwood’s footballing rehabilitation has been remarkable. After charges of attempted rape and assault were dropped in February 2023, Manchester United ruled out his return, and he moved to Getafe on loan for the 2023-24 season. He then joined Marseille permanently and has since scored 48 goals in 76 appearances across all competitions.
In the 2025-26 Ligue 1 campaign, he finished joint second in the golden boot race with 16 goals, level with Esteban Lepaul of Rennes. Only the winner of the award, with a higher tally, out-scored him. That form has reignited interest in his talents, with Fenerbahce now seeing him as the centre-piece of their attack.
Fenerbahce’s Champions League Ambitions
Fenerbahce finished second in the Super Lig for a fifth consecutive season last term, and will face Polish side Gornik Zabrze in the second qualifying round of the Champions League this month. The arrival of a proven goalscorer like Greenwood would be a major boost to their hopes of reaching the group stage and mounting a serious title challenge domestically.
The potential signing underlines Fenerbahce’s determination to bridge the gap to arch-rivals Galatasaray and re-establish themselves as a force in European competition.
Key Takeaways
- Fenerbahce confident: The Istanbul club believe a €45m deal can be agreed with Marseille.
- Roma miss out: The Italian side have been beaten to the punch after failing to match the offer.
- Greenwood’s numbers: 48 goals in 76 games for Marseille highlight his transformation.
- United benefit: A 40% sell-on clause means Manchester United pocket millions from the transfer.
- European push: Fenerbahce are eyeing Champions League qualification – Greenwood could be key.
Quick Facts
Proposed Fee: €45m (£38.36m)
Greenwood’s Marseille Record: 48 goals in 76 apps (all comps)
2025-26 Ligue 1 Goals: 16 (joint second)
United’s Sell-On Clause: ~40% of profit
Fenerbahce 2025-26 Finish: 2nd in Super Lig (5th straight season)