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Cash boost for Man Utd? Mason Greenwood subject of €70m transfer bid from Saudi Pro League that …

Manchester United may be in line for a welcome cash boost, with Mason Greenwood reportedly the subject of a huge bid from the Saudi Pro League.

WHAT HAPPENED?

When agreeing to part with Old Trafford academy graduate Greenwood on a permanent basis in the summer of 2024, the Red Devils included a 50 per cent sell-on clause in the deal that took the 23-year-old forward to Marseille.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

They saw Greenwood register a Golden Boot-winning 21 Ligue 1 goals during his debut campaign at Stade Velodrome. Those exploits are said to have attracted interest from around the world.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Barcelona and Juventus are reported to have been monitoring Greenwood, but Fichajes claims that Al-Ahli have entered the fray and put a €70m (£60m/$82m) offer on the table. Marseille are said to be “evaluating all available options” and will “decide in the coming weeks whether to accept Al-Ahli’s offer”.

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If a deal is done, then half of the funds generated from a sale will have to be passed on to Premier League giants United. With that in mind, Marseille - who have Greenwood tied to a contract until 2029 - will look to demand the highest fee possible.

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WHAT NEXT FOR GREENWOOD?

Should Greenwood move to the Middle East, then he could find himself lining up alongside Lionel Messi in 2026. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, who is currently in MLS with Inter Miami, is said to be another ambitious target for Al-Ahli as his deal in the U.S. runs down.

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