Mason Greenwood's contract clause 'fear' could actually bag Man Utd a fortune

 Less than two years have passed since Mason Greenwood left Manchester United, but the future of the forward is up for debate once more. However, it has been reported that Greenwood is privately worried about a clause included when he transferred to Marseille, which could hinder his next move.

The United academy product, 24, moved to Marseille for £26.6million in the summer of 2024. He netted 22 goals in all competitions in his debut season at Stade Velodrome and has already surpassed that tally this term.

Marseille are far from certain of Champions League qualification, whilst Roberto De Zerbi - the manager who brought Greenwood to France - has been succeeded in the dugout by Habib Beye. Top scorer Greenwood is reportedly eager for a transfer to Juventus, but a sell-on clause in his move could complicate matters.

United are entitled to a significant portion of any funds generated by a sale, reportedly between 40-50 per cent of the profits. This would mean, for instance, that United would be entitled to up to £16.6m if Greenwood is sold for the previously suggested £60m (half of the £33.3m profit).

Despite the apparent concerns, a best-case scenario for United and Marseille would be for the latter to bring up the asking price. This would secure them a handsome profit for a player who is reportedly eager for a move, whilst also boosting United's financial position.

Getafe are also thought to be entitled to approximately 20 per cent of United's portion, having negotiated terms when they loaned Greenwood during the 2023/24 season. They, too, will be hoping for Marseille to fetch a substantial sum in order to boost their own coffers.

Greenwood is currently the leading scorer in Ligue 1 this season, having netted 15 times ahead of Marseille's Sunday match at home against Lille. A victory for Marseille could put them eight points clear of Les Dogues, but a loss would blow the Champions League race wide open.

The striker has also scored six cup goals, as well as netting once in the Trophee des Champions (France's Community Shield equivalent) and three times in eight Champions League games. However, L'OM were knocked out of the cup on penalties and dropped out of Europe on goal difference following heavy losses in their last two league phase matches.

Juventus appear to be in the hunt for attacking reinforcements due to Dusan Vlahovic's contract situation, offering Greenwood a potential change of scenery while he continues to see a Premier League return as a non-starter. Vlahovic is anticipated to depart Turin at the end of the season when his current contract runs out.

Lois Openda was brought in as one of the Serbia star's potential long-term replacements, joining initially on loan from RB Leipzig, which will become permanent in the summer. However, Juve are reportedly already looking to offload the Belgian international, who has only managed one league goal all season, potentially making room for Greenwood to join their attack.