Mason Greenwood’s transfer from United close to being finalised

The forward was greeted by an expectant crowd who welcomed the player with flares and chants. According to L’Équipe, Greenwood should undertake his medical imminently to sign a five-year contract with the club. The signing had been strongly pursued by the Marseille hierarchy and had support from the new manager Roberto De Zerbi who is thought to believe the player “totally” suited to his playing style.

His arrival creates a certain complication with L’Équipe reporting that Greenwood will take one of the four non-EU places in the squad, and with Amir Murillo and Luis Henrique already present in the team, there will only be one extra place for a non-EU player. This means Marseille will have to think carefully before signing a player to the remaining space.