Fenerbahce overtaking Roma in pursuit of ex-Manchester United forward Greenwood | OneFootball

Wednesday’s reports indicate that Fenerbahce are speeding up in their pursuit of former Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood and that they are close to securing a deal with Marseille as they hope to beat Roma and Atletico Madrid to the signing of the controversial Englishman.

Roma risk missing out on Greenwood as Fenerbahce pick up speed

Roma have been attempting to secure a deal for Greenwood for several weeks as Gian Piero Gasperini hopes to bolster his attacking options ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Marseille are expected to sell Greenwood this summer given their financial difficulties, but value the attacker at €50m, knowing that they will owe 40% of any transfer fee to the player’s former club, Manchester United.

Reports last week claimed that Roma had an agreement in principle on personal terms in place with Greenwood: A potential salary rumoured to be set at around €4.5m during the first year of contract, which would increase over the years.

However, the Giallorossi have not yet had a bid accepted by Marseille, despite reports that they were willing to invest around €45m on his signing.

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)

According to reports from various outlets on Wednesday, however, Fenerbahce are attempting to beat the competition from Roma and Atletico Madrid, who are also said to be interested.

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Fenerbahce are hoping to take advantage of this stalemate between Marseille and Roma, while others claim that the Turkish side have reached an agreement on personal terms with the forward.

There have been claims that Fenerbahce are willing to pay Greenwood a salary of €7m-€8m per season, significantly higher than what Roma had offered.

Now, it is down to Fenerbahce to close a deal with Marseille, who remain adamant that they will not sell for anything under €50m.