God. The football transfer rumor mill never stops churning, does it? Just when you think a player has settled somewhere, whispers start swirling about their next move. And now it's Mason Greenwood's turn to be at the center of it all.
I was chatting with my mate down at the pub last night (Chelsea supporter, poor bloke) who swore blind that Greenwood was staying put in France. £20 says he's reading this now and texting me already.
Homesick in Marseille
According to fresh reports, TWO unnamed Premier League clubs are exploring the possibility of bringing the 23-year-old back to English shores. This comes after The Sun revealed last week that the former Manchester United striker is desperately missing life in England.
Greenwood packed his bags for Marseille just last summer in a £26.6m deal, signing what was supposed to be a five-year commitment to the French club. But family comes first, doesn't it? He's apparently keen to return to the UK with his partner Harriet Robson and their two young daughters.
Let's be honest - nobody saw this coming so quickly.
The Numbers Don't Lie (But Sometimes They Mislead)
On paper, Greenwood's been brilliant in France. He's banged in 20 goals in 35 appearances across all competitions this season, including a crucial winner against Le Havre just last Saturday. Opta stats rank him as Europe's fifth most effective player, just behind Cole Palmer.
Not too shabby for someone who spent teh previous season on loan at Getafe, where he netted 10 times in 36 games.
When Your Boss Publicly Calls You Lazy...
But numbers aren't everything. Former Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi, now at Marseille, hasn't exactly been Greenwood's biggest fan. Back in March, he dropped the Englishman because he "expects more from him" - football code for "run around more, mate."
I've watched a few Marseille games this season (insomnia is a cruel mistress), and Greenwood's body language sometimes screams "I'd rather be anywhere else." The fans noticed too.
Some supporters even unfurled a banner essentially telling him to "get a move on" and leave. Nothing like French football fans for subtlety...
Remember the Backstory
We can't discuss Greenwood without acknowledging why he left United in the first place. The charges of attempted rape, assault and controlling behavior were dropped in February 2023, but the damage to his reputation in England was already done.
A source told The Sun: "When Mason first left United, he loved Spain. He and Harriet moved to Madrid and rebuilt their lives. He loved the fact he could just play football and his life off the pitch was not the subject of such intense focus. He was really happy to sign for Marseille and loved living in France."
Something clearly changed. Maybe it's the pressure of being a new dad twice over. Maybe it's missing Sunday roasts and Match of the Day.
Where Next? The Options Are... Complicated
Besides these mysterious Premier League suitors, there's talk of interest from Serie A and LaLiga clubs. The Saudi Pro League might come calling too, if they can free up a foreign player slot.
I spoke with an agent friend last week (who shall remain nameless unless you're buying the drinks) who suggested Greenwood's representatives have been quietly testing the waters with English clubs since February. His response when I asked which ones: "Already updating my LinkedIn contacts."
Switching from England to Jamaica internationally might make his return less complicated from a PR perspective. One cap for the Three Lions, and now he's looking to represent the Reggae Boyz instead.
Whatever happens next, Greenwood's career continues to be anything but straightforward. And those two Premier League clubs? They're keeping very quiet about their interest... for now.
The summer transfer window is gonna be wild.
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