According to reports, Marseille has established their asking price for the former Manchester United attacker, and Juventus is prepared to intensify their long-standing interest in Mason Greenwood as they seek to restructure their offensive options for the upcoming campaign. Greenwood has had yet another successful season with the Ligue 1 powerhouses, but whether or not they make it to the Champions League will determine his future.
In an attempt to take advantage of the growing instability surrounding Marseille’s financial situation, Juventus is getting ready to make a summer move for Greenwood. The 24-year-old has long been admired by the Italian powerhouses, who see this transfer window as the ideal chance to bring him to Turin.
La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that the Bianconeri are prepared to put Marseille’s determination to the test. Greenwood is still an important member of the Orange Velodrome team, but if the two teams can agree on a price, the opportunity to join one of the most prestigious teams in Europe in Serie A would be too alluring to pass up.
The French club’s ability to keep hold of their star asset depends heavily on their final league position. Marseille currently sit sixth in Ligue 1 with 53 points, trailing both Lyon and Lille by four points in the race for Champions League qualification. Failing to secure a top-four finish would leave a significant hole in their budget.
Without the lucrative revenue provided by Europe’s elite competition, Marseille may be forced to cash in on Greenwood to balance the books. The club is said to have placed a minimum price tag of €43 million on the forward, a figure they believe reflects his output of 25 goals and 10 assists across 42 appearances this season.
Juventus are already plotting how to lower the cash outlay required for the deal. The relationship between the two clubs is considered excellent, particularly following the deal that took Timothy Weah to Marseille on loan last summer. To bridge the gap in valuation for Greenwood, Juve may look to include players in exchange. One name mentioned is Edon Zhegrova, who has struggled for form this season but remains a player that the Ligue 1 side have historically admired and pursued.
