Fenerbahce are edging closer to sealing a move for Mason Greenwood, with the Turkish club growing increasingly confident they can agree a deal of around 45 million euros (£38.36m) with Marseille for the former Manchester United forward.

The noises out of Istanbul are encouraging for Fenerbahce's camp. Interest in Greenwood has been no secret — both of the club's presidential candidates made their desire to sign him publicly known ahead of the elections at the start of June — and now those overtures appear to be moving towards something concrete.

Marseille Open to Selling

Marseille have not been protective of Greenwood this window. The Ligue 1 side have signalled throughout the summer that they would listen to offers for the 24-year-old, and with Fenerbahce now believed to be in serious discussions over the fee, a deal looks increasingly like a formality rather than a long shot.

Roma have also been linked with Greenwood across the summer, so Fenerbahce will be aware that rival interest has not entirely disappeared. But the current momentum firmly appears to favour the Istanbul outfit.

A Player Who Has Delivered in France

Whatever the noise around Greenwood off the pitch, his record on it during his time in France has been difficult to argue with. The former United academy product has scored 48 goals in 76 appearances in all competitions for Marseille since arriving in a £26.6m deal in July 2024. He finished the most recent Ligue 1 season as joint second in the golden boot standings with 16 goals, level with team-mates and rivals alike, behind only Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul.

Those numbers will have caught the eye across Europe, and they go a long way to explaining why a fee in the region of €45m is being discussed.

United's Sell-On Clause in Play

Manchester United will be watching events closely. When they sanctioned Greenwood's move to Marseille last summer, Old Trafford confirmed they had negotiated a sizeable sell-on fee — understood to be in the region of 40 per cent of any future profit. A deal at the reported figure would therefore represent a meaningful return to United, who originally sold Greenwood for £26.6m.

Greenwood had joined Marseille following a loan spell at Getafe in Spain during the 2023-24 season. United had previously ruled out any prospect of the player returning to the club despite charges of attempted rape and assault against him having been dropped in February 2023 following an internal inquiry.

Where This Leaves Fenerbahce

For Fenerbahce, landing a player of Greenwood's output would represent a major statement of intent. The Istanbul club finished second in the Turkish Süper Lig for the fifth consecutive season and face Polish side Górnik Zabrze in the second qualifying round of the Champions League this month — a competition they are desperate to compete meaningfully in.

Adding a forward who has averaged better than a goal every two games in one of Europe's top five leagues would give their attack a different dimension entirely. The market will be watching closely to see whether this one gets over the line in the coming days.

Frequently asked

How much are Fenerbahce paying for Mason Greenwood?
Fenerbahce are believed to be in discussions over a deal worth around €45m (approximately £38.36m) with Marseille for Mason Greenwood.
Will Manchester United receive money from Greenwood's transfer to Fenerbahce?
Yes. When United sold Greenwood to Marseille in July 2024, they negotiated a sell-on clause understood to be around 40 per cent of any future profit. A sale to Fenerbahce at the reported fee would therefore see United benefit financially.
How many goals has Mason Greenwood scored for Marseille?
Greenwood has scored 48 goals in 76 appearances in all competitions for Marseille since joining in the summer of 2024, including 16 Ligue 1 goals in his most recent season.