Roma are preparing to submit a formal offer to Marseille for forward Mason Greenwood after securing an agreement on personal terms with the player. The Serie A club have lined up a five-year deal offering €4.5 million in guaranteed wages each season, with the potential for that figure to increase through performance-related bonuses.
The Giallorossi are expected to table a bid worth approximately €45 million including add-ons and a sell-on clause. However, Marseille are believed to value the England international at €55 million, creating a disparity of around €10 million that must be bridged if the transfer is to proceed.
Contract Structure
The proposed agreement would commit Greenwood to the Italian capital until 2030. The base salary of €4.5m annually represents a significant financial outlay for Roma, though the total remuneration package would escalate if the 24-year-old hits specific targets during his time at the Stadio Olimpico.
Greenwood moved to the Stade Vélodrome from Manchester United last summer following a spell in Spain. He established himself as a regular starter in Ligue 1 during his debut campaign, contributing goals and assists for the French side.
Negotiation Status
With personal terms already settled, the focus now shifts to inter-club negotiations. Roma’s forthcoming formal proposal will mark their first official approach to Marseille, who are under no immediate pressure to sell given the player’s contract status.
The valuation difference suggests compromise will be necessary. Reports indicate that structured payment terms or easily achievable performance bonuses could provide a pathway to agreement. Roma hope that their offer, supplemented by the player’s desire to move to Italy, will convince Marseille to lower their demands.
The coming days will prove crucial as Roma seek to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the new season, while Marseille weigh whether cashing in on their asset outweighs the benefits of retaining a proven goalscorer.