Mason Greenwood latest: Marseille step up transfer pursuit of Man Utd outcast as they table offer in bid for Roberto De Zerbi link up

The 22-year-old forward has no future at Old Trafford and has taken to starting pre-season training away from the Red Devils camp and alongside former team-mate Shola Shoretire. Greenwood is expected to have plenty of options to consider this summer.

The one-cap England international impressed on loan at La Liga side Getafe last season, winning their Player of the Year award. He is now being linked with clubs across Europe as the likes of Juventus, Lazio, Valencia and Borussia Dortmund are credited with interest.

Ligue 1 giants Marseille – who now have former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi at the helm - form part of that clamour, and Fabrizio Romano has said when delivering an update on Greenwood’s future: “Understand Olympique Marseille have sent formal bid to Manchester United for Mason Greenwood! Talks underway between the two clubs, Greenwood’s still OM main target with agreement getting closer. Man United open to loan with obligation to buy, sell-on clause included.”

Any loan agreement suggests that United will take up the option to extend Greenwood’s contract for a further 12 months through to 2026, ensuring that he retains value in the transfer market and does not head towards free agency.