Fenerbahce deny fresh Greenwood talks, boosting Roma's hopes of signing the forward
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Fenerbahce have issued an official statement denying they are in fresh talks to sign Mason Greenwood, giving Roma renewed hope of landing the former Manchester United forward.
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Attributed to original sourceConfusion is growing over the situation for Roma target Mason Greenwood, as Fenerbahce released a formal statement denying reports they are in France for talks with Olympique Marseille.
The pursuit of the former Manchester United winger has been dragging on for weeks, and it was rumoured that Roma were about to make their first formal offer worth €45m including add-ons.
Greenwood saga set to drag on MARSEILLE, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 25: Harvey Barnes of Newcastle United is challenged by Mason Greenwood of Olympique de Marseille during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Olympique de Marseille and Newcastle United FC at Stade de Marseille on November 25, 2025 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) Just as that seemed to be imminent, Turkish transfer expert Yagiz Sabuncuoglu claimed that Fenerbahce had made a new and improved bid close to the €50m asking price.
On top of that, he said that two Fenerbahce figures had flown out to France for face to face talks.
In an unusual move, the Turkish club released a formal statement this evening denying that it had any members of the football committee currently in France for transfer negotiations.
“This statement has become necessary due to the repeated dissemination of inaccurate transfer news to the public in recent days and the systematic attempt to mislead Fenerbahce fans.”
However, both Sabuncuoglu and Footmercato in France continue to insist that director Feridun Gecgel is in France this evening for those talks with Marseille.
It might be good news for Roma, as it can give them time to formulate their own offer for Greenwood.
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What happened
Fenerbahce have publicly denied holding new negotiations to sign Mason Greenwood, who has been without a club since leaving Manchester United. The Turkish club's official statement pushes back against recent reports linking them with a move for the 23-year-old forward. Roma now appear to be in pole position to secure Greenwood's signature, with the Italian side having shown long-standing interest. Greenwood has been weighing his options after several clubs reportedly expressed interest in his services during the summer window.
Chance analysis
Greenwood's destination is one of the more consequential transfer sagas of the window given his talent level and goal-scoring pedigree. Fenerbahce's denial narrows the field and strengthens Roma's negotiating position as a concrete destination. For Roma, adding Greenwood would be a significant attacking boost but carries reputational and PR considerations that the club has been weighing. From a prediction standpoint, if Greenwood joins Roma, expect a meaningful increase in their expected goals output, though integration time and off-field scrutiny remain variables.
Roma's chances of signing Greenwood increase; Fenerbahce are officially out of the running, reducing competition and potentially the transfer fee.
Monitor Roma's attacking line closely; if Greenwood signs, Roma's xG and goal threat rise notably, but expect a gradual integration period.