Saudi interest in Ligue 1 star could boost Man United's summer transfer kitty

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Saudi interest in Ligue 1 star could boost Man United's summer transfer kitty

Faruq Ibrahim 23:03 - 12.04.2025

Manchester United could receive a significant windfall this summer from the sale of one of their former players.

Marseille forward Mason Greenwood is reportedly the latest name on the wish list of the Saudi Arabian PIF-backed club, as this could come as a huge boost to Manchester United's finances.

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According to a report from Fichajes, the 24-year-old is liked by the big spenders in the Saudi Pro League, and they are preparing a possible bid. 

Per the report, the suitors are aware of the huge financial ramifications of the deal and are prepared to bid as high as €90 million to prise him away from the club. 

Greenwood joined Les Phoceens last summer for a €26 million fee after spending last season on loan at Getafe. He has taken to life in Ligue 1 comfortably, and only Ousmane Dembele (21) has scored more than his (16) this season. 

Mason Greenwood for Marseille

How it helps Manchester United 

Upon transferring Greenwood to Marseille, the Red Devils worked a 50% sell-on clause into the deal, meaning they are entitled to half of whatever the Ligue 1 side make from selling the striker. 

Should the rumoured deal go through, Manchester United would be entitled to €45 million. Seeing as Greenwood was from their academy, that would count as pure profit in PSR calculations. 

United have had to resort to penny-pinching policies in the last year due to their financial situation. €45 million for the possible sale of Greenwood would be a sizable injection. 

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