Mason Greenwood absence explained after Man United reunion talks as transfer clause truth clear

Mason Greenwood absence explained after Man United reunion talks as transfer clause truth clear

When Marseille lost to Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1, Mason Greenwood was once again left out of the starting lineup.

The former Manchester United attacker returned to the starting lineup this past Sunday after being benched for the team’s loss to RC Lens the previous weekend.

Roberto De Zerbi substituted Greenwood for the latter half as his team was trying to tie the score at 2-1, but he was unable to have an effect with PSG, instead adding a third.

Following the match, the Marseille manager asked De Zerbi why he made the choice, using Ousmane Dembele as an example.

“For me, he’s not in the right physical condition to play,” he said. “Mason is a crucial player for us. But if I’m not mistaken, at the beginning of the season Dembele wasn’t in the starting XI. We need Mason, but he has to be in good physical condition. It’s very important at this point in the season.”

Here, the Manchester Evening News looks at Greenwood’s impending choice and why United might have one eye on his long-term future in the summer transfer window..

United reunion with Jamaica
Greenwood has been in the headlines recently with his national team allegiance switch from England to Jamaica ongoing. The 23-year-old made one senior competitive appearance for England but he is still eligible to change the country he represents

Former United coach Steve McClaren is in charge of the Reggae Boyz and his latest update on Greenwood suggests a reunion is on the horizon, with the pair having briefly worked together at Old Trafford. “We are in contact with him and his family all the time,” the Jamaica head coach revealed after announcing his squad for Concacaf Gold Cup qualifiers against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines..

“I am very confident he only wants to play for Jamaica. It is up to him when he moves forward with that; the ball is in his court.” Another big decision seemingly awaits Greenwood this summer as he has been linked with a move away from Marseille

Sell-on clause
United will be hoping their former academy graduate does embark on a new adventure with the club believed to have a sell-on clause worth around 40 to 50 per cent. Given how tight funds will likely be at Old Trafford, a switch for Greenwood could hugely boost Ruben Amorim’s summer budget