Key Takeaways:
- Marseille sporting director Grégory Lorenzi confirmed the club are open to offers for Mason Greenwood this summer
- Reports in Italy indicate active negotiations with AS Roma, and Greenwood’s father-agent is said to have already approved a move
- Marseille reportedly value Greenwood at €55m, with the club seeking player sales to address financial compliance with DNCG and UEFA
Marseille’s Position on Greenwood Revealed by Lorenzi
Mason Greenwood, aged 24, appears set to conclude his two-year stint with Olympique de Marseille as the club’s new sporting director, Grégory Lorenzi, has declared they are open to offers this transfer window. Lorenzi made his intentions clear during his first interview since taking the role, speaking to L’Équipe on Thursday to outline his philosophy and discuss plans for the squad.
During the interview, Lorenzi addressed Greenwood’s status, saying: “He is one of the players that we are really thinking about (with regards to their future). If an opportunity presents itself, naturally, we will think about it. But there is the club’s position [and] that of the player. It is also up to us to manage internally to find the best possible solution for all parties,” as quoted by L’Équipe.
🚨 Grégory Lorenzi 🇫🇷 s’exprime sur le cas Mason Greenwood 🏴 :
« Il fait partie des joueurs qui font l'objet d'une grande réflexion.
S'il y a une opportunité qui se présente, forcément, ELLE SERA À RÉFLÉCHIR.
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— Actu Foot (@ActuFoot_) May 28, 2026
Roma Step Up Pursuit with Greenwood’s Approval
Speculation about a transfer intensified after reports from Italy linked Greenwood with AS Roma. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Greenwood’s father-agent has already approved Roma as a destination. Furthermore, newly appointed Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini is reportedly willing to directly present his sporting project to the England-born attacker.
Marseille are believed to have set a valuation of €55m for the forward, as the French side seek to finalise any potential deal meeting their terms.
Financial Implications for Marseille
This willingness to field offers for Greenwood comes in the context of Marseille’s need to raise funds via player sales. Recent reports have indicated that such moves are intended to help the club meet financial criteria and avoid possible sanctions from both the DNCG and UEFA regulatory bodies.
As transfer activity gathers pace, all parties continue to monitor developments regarding Greenwood’s future at Marseille.
