Manchester United are going through a crucial period as far as the future of the club is concerned.
The Red Devils are working towards bringing the best talent in world football to Old Trafford.
Dutch attacker Joshua Zirkzee has officially arrived at the club while Lille defender Leny Yoro could soon follow as he is flying to UK to complete his medical.
As far as outgoings are concerned, Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial left the club this summer due to their contracts expiring.
Defender Willy Kambwala has been sold to Villarreal and Donny Van de Beek has joined Girona this summer, showing the club’s intention to move players who are surplus to requirements.
Now, Mason Greenwood is close to leaving the club after journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Man United have reached an agreement with French giants Marseille over his transfer.
The reliable journalist wrote on X:
“Mason Greenwood to Olympique Marseille, here we go! Deal in place between all parties.
“OM have booked private flight for Mason to land in Marseille, undergo medical tests and sign.
“Deal valid until June 2029.
“Man United to receive €30m package plus 50% sell-on clause.”
🚨🔵⚪️ Mason Greenwood to Olympique Marseille, here we go! Deal in place between all parties.
OM have booked private flight for Mason to land in Marseille, undergo medical tests and sign.
Deal valid until June 2029.
Man United to receive €30m package plus 50% sell-on clause. pic.twitter.com/cGMGZ5rgAK
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 17, 2024
Greenwood’s contract is set to expire next year, therefore securing a permanent departure was always supposed to be United’s goal this summer.
The attacker has endured a difficult time at the club due to his controversial activities off the pitch.
Man United are finally get rid of Mason Greenwood permanently
After impressing on his loan spell at Getafe, Greenwood attracted the interest of some of the biggest clubs in Europe.
However, French giants Marseille have won the race to sign him but Man United would be more than happy with the deal to permanently offload Greenwood.
Moreover, the transfer fee involved and the huge sell-on clause shows United got everything they wanted in the end.
Goodbye mason.we wish you all the best