Mason Greenwood 'return decision made' as Man Utd wait on huge transfer windfall

A stunning return to the for striker this summer appears unlikely, according to reports. Greenwood, who was sold by Manchester United to Marseille for £27million last summer, has had an outstanding first season in France, fuelling interest in his signature.

He is currently the second-highest goalscorer in Ligue 1 with 18 goals, just three behind Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele, and is showing signs of real quality. The 23-year-old netted 35 goals and provided 12 assists in his 129 appearances for United, and he hasn't lost his goal-scoring touch since leaving the Red Devils.

Greenwood is reportedly a sought-after player in the transfer market, including among some of his former club's Premier League rivals.

However, it's claimed that a return to the English top flight this summer appears improbable, despite his suitors.

According to , while several Premier League clubs have privately expressed interest in Greenwood, they are unlikely to make a move for him later this year.

The former England international also reportedly generated interest in Spain during his season-long loan at Getafe last term.

He scored 10 goals in 36 appearances for the La Liga outfit and is claimed to have sparked interest from Atletico Madrid and Barcelona with his exploits.

United are in line for a major financial boost on top of his transfer fee if, or when, Greenwood departs the Velodrome.

It is understood that the club would receive a 50 per cent share of any profits from a Greenwood sale if Marseille were to sell him.

While a significant windfall from a Premier League move seems unlikely, clubs in Saudi Arabia are reportedly interested in the forward.

At present, the Saudi Pro League's interest in Greenwood is purely speculative, but transfer patterns from the Middle East often involve substantial sums.

Aston Villa sold 21-year-old striker John Duran to Al-Nassr for £64m, so if Marseille were able to sell Greenwood for a similar price, United could earn over £18m from their sell-on clause.

The absence of interest from a Premier League team in purchasing the Bradford-born forward reduces the chances of United securing a sell-on fee.

Any funds from Greenwood's next move could be crucial for bolstering Ruben Amorim's budget in the summer transfer market.

United's best bet probably lies in a stay overseas, switching to another club in Europe or the Middle East. His contract with Marseille is valid until 2029.

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