Report: Greenwood offer from Fenerbahce was 'disrespectful' in boost to Roma
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Reports suggest Fenerbahce's contract offer to Mason Greenwood was viewed as disrespectful, strengthening Roma's position in negotiations to retain the forward.
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Attributed to original sourceFrench reports claim Roma are back in front for Mason Greenwood after Olympique Marseille received a ‘disrespectful’ €30m offer from Fenerbahce.
The winger must be sold to raise much-needed funds, as Marseille are going through a serious financial crisis.
However, as part of the agreement for his €26m transfer from Manchester United in 2024, they also owe the Premier League club 40 per cent of the sale fee.
Roma still have Greenwood hope 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) This means they are demanding €55m, so RMC Sport and le10sport in France claim the Marseille response to the first formal Fenerbahce written offer was one of disgust.
“It was considered disrespectful” to offer just €30m , claim the French transfer experts.
So while Greenwood has seemingly agreed personal terms with the Turkish club, Roma are the favourites for his signature now.
Even that is no guarantee, because the Giallorossi have Financial Fair Play settlements to consider too, so must first sell either Matias Soulé or Manu Koné to raise funds.
At least it is a boost for Roma to know that Marseille are more favourable towards a sale to them rather than Fenerbahce as things stand.
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What happened
Mason Greenwood is reportedly weighing his options between Roma and Fenerbahce as his future remains unresolved. According to reports, the terms proposed by Fenerbahce were considered disrespectful by the player's camp, effectively giving Roma an advantage in the race to keep the Englishman. Roma are believed to be pushing to extend his stay in Italy, where he enjoyed a strong debut Serie A season. The development could be a significant boost for Roma's sporting project, as Greenwood was one of their most productive attacking players last campaign.
Chance analysis
Greenwood's value to Roma was evident last season, making his retention a priority. If Fenerbahce's offer was genuinely perceived as disrespectful, it likely narrows the field of suitors and increases the likelihood he remains in Serie A. Roma's leverage is strengthened, though they still need to present a competitive financial package. For prediction purposes, Greenwood's availability at Roma significantly impacts their attacking output.
Roma's attacking options are likely reinforced as Greenwood's departure to Fenerbahce seems unlikely, maintaining a key source of goals.
Greenwood appears more likely to stay at Roma, boosting their attacking strength for the upcoming season.