Greenwood in the spotlight of «Juventus» and «Roma»
The most sought-after players in the French Ligue 1 and the English Premier League are intensifying the conflict between international transfers and financial demands. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
In the French Ligue 1, Marseille striker Mason Greenwood has become one of the hottest points of the European transfer market. Two giants of the Italian Serie A — Juventus and Roma — have entered a serious struggle to add this talented footballer to their ranks.
Following his effective performances in Ligue 1, the 24-year-old English forward has become a primary target for the Turin and Rome clubs, according to Goal.com.
According to information distributed by the Calciomercato publication, Juventus scouts and management have been monitoring Mason Greenwood's situation for a long time. The Turin side has highly valued the player's style of play since last season and is now preparing to make an official offer.
This unexpected intervention could cause serious problems for Rome's AS Roma. Negotiations between Roma and Marseille have reached a deadlock.
Roma had been working on the Mason Greenwood transfer for quite some time, but negotiations with Marseille stalled due to financial demands. The French club is demanding 50 million euros plus additional bonuses for their leader.
The Romans are not yet ready to pay this amount, but following Juventus' interest, the capital club has been forced to reconsider its strategy. It is reported that Roma has reached a verbal agreement with the player's representatives regarding a personal contract.
However, the disagreement between the clubs is delaying the transfer. The team's head coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, sees Mason Greenwood as a key figure in his tactical scheme for the next season and has asked the management to purchase him.
As written by Goal.com, Roma is even ready to sell its midfielder Manu Koné to finance this transfer. England's Arsenal and Chelsea clubs are showing interest in Manu Koné's services, but it is said that the player himself dreams of moving to France's Paris Saint-Germain.
Turkey's Fenerbahçe club also participated in the struggle for Mason Greenwood. One of the candidates for the club presidency, Hakan Safi, had even announced that he had reached an agreement to pay the player a salary of 12 million euros per year.
However, Safi's defeat in the elections completely eliminated the possibility of this transfer, and the Istanbul club dropped out of the race. Currently, the main struggle for Mason Greenwood has shifted to the Italian fields.
Juventus' financial capabilities and their participation in the Champions League could be a serious obstacle for Roma. Meanwhile, Marseille does not intend to lower its demands, which further intensifies the transfer race.
