Transfer: Olympique Marseille Closing in on Mason Greenwood Deal

Mason Greenwood 

Olympique Marseille sends official bid to Manchester United for Mason Greenwood, talks underway. Will the deal go through? We break down the details.

Olympique Marseille has made a formal bid for Manchester United's Mason Greenwood, and talks are progressing between the two clubs. The French side has been pursuing Greenwood for some time, and it appears they are getting closer to securing their main target.

According to reports, Manchester United is open to a loan deal with an obligation to buy, which would see Greenwood join Olympique Marseille initially on a temporary basis before making the move permanent. The Red Devils are also seeking to include a significant sell-on clause in the deal, which could be as high as 40/50% of the future sale price.

Olympique Marseille is confident about securing the deal, and it's easy to see why. Greenwood is a talented young player with a bright future ahead of him, and he would be a valuable addition to the French club's squad.

So, what can we expect from this deal?

• A loan deal with an obligation to buy would allow Olympique Marseille to assess Greenwood's suitability before committing to a permanent transfer.

• A significant sell-on clause would ensure Manchester United benefits financially if Greenwood is sold in the future.

• Greenwood would get the opportunity to play regular football and develop his skills in a new environment.

• Olympique Marseille would strengthen their squad with a talented young player.

The deal is not done yet, but it's clear that Olympique Marseille is serious about signing Greenwood. With talks ongoing, we can expect a resolution soon. Will Greenwood make the move to France? Only time will tell.