Delight for Man Utd as unwanted star tipped to join Saudi Pro League following managerial change

Manchester United could receive a sizable financial boost in the summer as Mason Greenwood is being tracked by Saudi Pro League clubs.The Bradford native made his big breakthrough at Old Trafford as a teenager, cementing himself as one of the most talented youngsters in the country. Sadly, his career took a massive hit in January 2022, when he was arrested for alleged assault and rape.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYAlthough the charges were later dropped, Man Utd refused to reintegrate him into the squad, citing the morale and reputational damage caused by the unsavoury case. Instead, the Reds loaned him out to Getafe in 2023, where he managed to revive his career, before selling him to Olympique Marseille in the summer of 2024.Mason Greenwood wanted in the Saudi Pro LeagueGreenwood immediately cemented himself as one of the top stars at the Southern French club, becoming a key player in Roberto De Zerbi’s plans.However, the Italian manager’s tenure at Velodrome unravelled this season, leading to his dismissal last month.According to L’Equipe (via Yahoo Sports), Greenwood and several other OM stars could follow their former coach out the door at the end of the season.The source reveals interest from Saudi Arabia in the winger, describing his move to the Middle East as a ‘real possibility’.Man United eyeing lucrative profit from Greenwood’s resaleInterestingly, De Zerbi has recently emerged as one of the main candidates for the Man Utd hot seat. Michael Carrick was appointed as interim coach until the end of the season following Ruben Amorim’s sacking, but the permanent role remains up for grabs.Nevertheless, even if the former Brighton boss is to be selected, MUFC appear unlikely to grant Greenwood another opportunity. On the contrary, INEOS would be happy to collect a windfall from Greenwood’s resale.When Marseille bought the Englishman for €26 million in the summer of 2024, Man Utd were able to add a considerable sell-on fee to their agreement, reportedly between 35% and 40%. Greenwood’s Career Stats Appearances Goals Assists Man Utd 129 35 12 Getafe 36 10 6 Marseille 72 46 14 Therefore, a hefty transfer fee from Saudi Arabia would be music to the ears of United directors, who are counting on the permanent departures of Marcus Rashford to Barcelona and Rasmus Hojlund to Napoli to boost their summer transfer war chest.While the source doesn’t mention any figures, Transfermarkt estimates Greenwood’s value at €50 million. His contract with Marseille is valid until June 2029.