ROME — AS Roma has identified Mason Greenwood as their primary target to bolster their attacking line this summer. With the Giallorossi set for Champions League football next season, reports from Italy indicate that they are moving quickly to secure the Olympique Marseille winger.

The Financial Landscape

Olympique Marseille finds itself in a position where a high-value sale is necessary for financial sustainability. Consequently, the French club has set a clear valuation for the 24-year-old: €50 million plus an additional €5 million in performance-based add-ons.

Roma is expected to test that resolve immediately. According to Corriere dello Sport and Gazzetta dello Sport, the club’s incoming sporting director, D’Amico, is set to finalize his appointment within the next 48 hours, at which point an opening bid of €40 million plus bonuses will be tabled.

The Player’s Preference

While Greenwood has drawn interest from other clubs, including Fenerbahce, reports suggest the player prefers a move to the Italian capital. Roma’s qualification for the Champions League is a significant pull, whereas the Turkish club would have to navigate a play-off round to reach the competition.

On the personal terms front, Repubblica reports that Roma is preparing a salary package worth €4.5 million per year, supplemented by easily achievable bonuses a figure that would come close to matching his current €5 million annual earnings in Marseille.

The Manchester United Factor

An interesting layer to this negotiation is the involvement of Greenwood’s former club, Manchester United. Reports confirm that the Premier League side holds a 40% sell-on clause, meaning that a significant portion of any transfer fee received by Marseille will be diverted back to Old Trafford. This clause could potentially complicate Marseille's negotiating stance, as they seek to maximize their net profit from the sale.

While Roma is also monitoring Bayer Leverkusen’s Kerim Alajbegovic as a backup option, all signs point to an aggressive pursuit of Greenwood as the team looks to solidify its squad for a European campaign.