Fenerbahce deny fresh Greenwood talks with official statement, giving Roma hope | OneFootball

Confusion is growing over the situation for Roma target Mason Greenwood, as Fenerbahce released a formal statement denying reports they are in France for talks with Olympique Marseille.

The pursuit of the former Manchester United winger has been dragging on for weeks, and it was rumoured that Roma were about to make their first formal offer worth €45m including add-ons.

Greenwood saga set to drag on

MARSEILLE, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 25: Harvey Barnes of Newcastle United is challenged by Mason Greenwood of Olympique de Marseille during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Olympique de Marseille and Newcastle United FC at Stade de Marseille on November 25, 2025 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Just as that seemed to be imminent, Turkish transfer expert Yagiz Sabuncuoglu claimed that Fenerbahce had made a new and improved bid close to the €50m asking price.

On top of that, he said that two Fenerbahce figures had flown out to France for face to face talks.

In an unusual move, the Turkish club released a formal statement this evening denying that it had any members of the football committee currently in France for transfer negotiations.

“This statement has become necessary due to the repeated dissemination of inaccurate transfer news to the public in recent days and the systematic attempt to mislead Fenerbahce fans.”

However, both Sabuncuoglu and Footmercato in France continue to insist that director Feridun Gecgel is in France this evening for those talks with Marseille.

It might be good news for Roma, as it can give them time to formulate their own offer for Greenwood.