Second chance or just business? Manchester United is considering bringing "Greenwood" back after his price surged at Marseille.
On 23 Jan 2026 GMT+7, Mason Greenwood was once hailed as one of Manchester United's brightest talents after breaking into the first team at just 17 years old and quickly establishing himself under Ole Gunnar Solskjær by scoring 35 goals in 129 appearances across all competitions.
However, his career was severely disrupted in 2022 when he was arrested and charged with attempted rape and assault, though all charges were later dropped due to witnesses withdrawing and new evidence emerging.
Nonetheless, fan backlash led Manchester United to decide against reintegrating him into the first team, allowing him to start anew abroad.
Greenwood went on loan to Getafe, where he excelled by scoring 10 goals and providing 6 assists, earning the club's Player of the Season award before moving permanently to Olympique Marseille.
At Marseille, the 24-year-old has fully regained his form this season, netting 20 goals and assisting 6 times, attracting interest from European giants including Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, and Liverpool.
Recently, Football Insider reported that Manchester United included a buy-back clause when selling him to Marseille and are seriously considering exercising it, potentially reacquiring Greenwood at well below market value, while Marseille's valuation could rise to 100 million euros.
However, it remains unclear whether United intends to bring him back for the first team or merely plans to buy him back to sell on for profit.
A key unavoidable issue is fan reaction if this deal proceeds, as Mason Greenwood's name remains controversial and could influence the club's future decisions.
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