Mason Greenwood trains alone with Manchester United in advanced talks over exit

07/08/2024 10:12 AM

Marseille are in advanced talks with Manchester United over a move for Mason Greenwood, talkSPORT understands.

Greenwood is training alone away from the rest of the Man United's players who have already returned for pre-season while the club try and resolve his future.

The Red Devils value the former England striker at £40million and would prefer a straight sale rather than a loan with an option to buy.

Last month talkSPORT reported Marseille are keen to add Greenwood to their squad and have held positive talks with him.

The 22-year-old has also attracted strong interest from Lazio, Napoli and Juventus as well as clubs in Spain, Germany and Portugal.

Lazio had a £17million bid for Greenwood rejected earlier this year.

The Bradford-born player spent last season on loan with LaLiga's Getafe.

We reported that the Spanish club opened talks with Man United over another season-long loan, but Greenwood looks set for a permanent move.

Last August, the Red Devils confirmed the striker would continue his career away from the club following an internal investigation.

Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 on suspicion of rape, assault and making threats to kill after images and videos surfaced online.

He was then suspended by the club and he denied all allegations.

All charges were then dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service in February 2023 due to 'a combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material'.

However United still conducted their internal investigation.

He last played for Man United on January 22, 2022 in a 1-0 win over West Ham.