Mason Greenwood has managed to put the off-field controversies behind him and has started to make a positive impact, racking up excellent performances for Olympique de Marseille. His excellence on the pitch in eight Ligue 1 games this season has been enough to rekindle Manchester United's interest in signing the striker, while Barcelona has also signaled that it may submit a transfer offer soon.
According to reports in the Spanish media, United are considering re-signing Greenwood despite the player's troubled history, with the club reportedly willing to pay a large sum to bring him back.
Mason Greenwood has revived his career after controversy
Greenwood transferred to Marseille in the summer of 2024 for around €26 million, and his arrival at the French club had generated criticism from fans, but since then he has been improving both on and off the field. However, the highlight was last weekend's match, where he scored four goals against Le Havre.
The information also indicates that United is willing to make a high offer to acquire him outright from Marseille and that this amount could be close to €100 million. However, although United is interested in re-signing the Englishman from a sporting point of view, the transaction is not expected to be easy. Barcelona scouts were spotted during Marseille's victory, indicating that the Catalan club is monitoring Greenwood closely and may enter the fray.
Despite the interest, the possibility of Greenwood returning to Old Trafford is seen as remote. On the one hand, United could even profit from a possible sale by Marseille, as United would be entitled to 50% of the resale value. On the other hand, the player's troubled history with the Red Devils and the possible negative impact on the fans greatly diminish the feasibility of a return, as there is still considerable negative sentiment in the UK about the striker's image.