Manchester United are weighing up a move for Mason Greenwood
For months, Manchester United have tried to balance rebuilding their attack and restoring confidence in a system that looks uncertain. The goals have not come as freely as the club expected after they invested heavily in young forwards. The players still continue to struggle to find the right rhythm.
There’s a growing feeling inside Old Trafford that something is missing. We reported earlier that Michael Owen questioned Benjamin Sesko’s training impact ahead of the Manchester derby when he was not getting picked in the starting XI. His comments raised doubts about how well the attack is functioning. The coaching staff still remain hopeful, yet there are still silent murmurs about more attacking signings.
In this situation, Spanish news outlet Fichajes reported that United are exploring the idea of bringing Mason Greenwood back to the club. The 24-year-old left for Marseille in 2024 after he endured a difficult period at Old Trafford. United added a sell-on clause in the deal. Now, Greenwood has scored 21 goals in 34 Ligue 1 matches in the 2024/25 season, and also has six goals in eight matches so far this season.
The English attacker’s rise again draws United’s attention. The report claims the club plans a bid close to €100 million. The Spanish outlet called it an “ambitious step” in the transfer market. United would earn a good percentage if Marseille sells him elsewhere. Greenwood’s impressive form still creates more than sporting questions. The idea of his return now sparks a tense debate about image, values, and consequences.
A conflict between talent and principle
If we see it from a purely football view, Greenwood remains one of the most gifted finishers United’s academy has produced in recent years. His technical traits, versatility, and calmness under pressure continued to impress fans in both La Liga with Getafe and Ligue 1 with Marseille.
United keep struggling to create chances, so the thought of bringing back a player of his quality seems practical. Paul Merson stated that the onus is on the midfield to get the best out of Benjamin Sesko at Manchester United. That view fits any striker who relies on good service, including Greenwood.
However, this issue stretches far beyond tactics. Supporters fiercely opposed United when the club earlier considered his return, and that reaction still shapes the discussion. The audio and images that surfaced years ago permanently scarred the club’s reputation.
If the Red Devils bring him back now, it would reopen wounds and anger a large part of the fanbase. It would also break the values United often claim to uphold. The sale to Marseille last summer closed that chapter and showed a clear decision to move on.
Now, if they do reverse that call for a huge fee, especially for someone who would only back up Sesko for that whopping amount, it seems wasteful and tone-deaf. Greenwood may achieve great things elsewhere, but United’s story with him has ended. Reopening it would only bring chaos.