Man United could now land €50m windfall thanks to Dan Ashworth masterstroke

A detailed view of a corner flag inside the stadium. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Manchester United sold Mason Greenwood to French outfit Marseille in the summer of 2024.Dan Ashwath was the sporting Director of the club back then, and he included a 50% sell-on clause in the attacker’s deal when he sold the player to the French outfit. Greenwood has been excellent, and naturally, he has been linked with multiple clubs.Mason Greenwood to Saudi Arabia?It appears that Saudi outfit Neom Sports are now keen on securing the services of the former Manchester United forward, and they could offer around €100 million to secure his signature, as per fichajes.That would mean Manchester United would get to pocket around €50 million because of the sell-on clause in the contract. The decision from Ashworth is looking like a masterstroke now. The funds could help Manchester United improve their squad massively in the coming months. It would also help them balance the books as far as financial regulations are concerned.Man United could use improvementsMason Greenwood looks on during the warmup. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)Manchester United have done well to improve the team in recent months, but they need more depth and quality in the side. If they want to compete with clubs like Arsenal and Manchester City. Signing top-quality players could help them bridge the gap with the Premier League elite.Meanwhile, Greenwood will look to compete at a higher level in the coming months. He has proven himself in France, and there is no doubt that he is a top-quality player. It will be interesting to see if he is willing to move to Neom Sports.Mareille will certainly be attracted to the idea of selling the player for €100 million. It is a substantial amount of money, and they will find it difficult to turn down the offer if it is presented in the coming weeks.