Marseille head coach Habib Beye has issued a public warning to Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri, demanding a significant improvement in the teenager's "day-to-day commitment". Despite a worsening injury crisis at the Orange Velodrome, the 19-year-old playmaker was relegated to the bench against Nice, as Beye prioritises players who show greater desire in training.
Paris FC are reportedly plotting an ambitious summer swoop for Marseille star Mason Greenwood. Backed by the wealth of the Arnault family and the Red Bull group, the French capital’s second club is preparing a massive offer to test Marseille’s resolve. A deal would be major news for Manchester United, who are set to receive a significant windfall due to a hefty sell-on clause.
Mason Greenwood has been accused of a lack of discipline during training sessions at Marseille, with former Morocco international Younes Belhanda raising concerns over the forward's conduct. Despite his impressive scoring numbers in France, questions are now being asked about the external impact the former Manchester United man is having on the squad environment.
Arsenal are set for a financial boost from Marseille due to a unique clause in Ethan Nwaneri’s loan deal that penalises the French club for his lack of playing time. The wonderkid has failed to secure a regular spot in the starting XI since his January move, leading to frustration on both sides of the English Channel.
Juventus are preparing a transformative summer transfer window as Damien Comolli and Luciano Spalletti look to assemble an "instant team" capable of returning to the Scudetto race. The Bianconeri have identified world-class targets including Liverpool's Alisson Becker and Manchester City's Bernardo Silva to provide the leadership required in Turin.
Mason Greenwood continues to generate plenty of transfer talk, but Marseille legend Marcel Desailly has told GOAL why the English forward would only be good enough for Aston Villa - not Arsenal or Manchester City - if he returned to the Premier League. Leading sides across Europe have been linked with the goalscoring winger, with a move away from France in 2026 being mooted.
Mason Greenwood inspired Marseille’s return to winning ways with two assists in a 3-1 victory over Metz. The English forward played a decisive role at Stade Velodrome while also reiterating his ambition to finish the season as Ligue 1’s outright top scorer.
Stephane Richard has wasted no time in making an impact as the new president of Olympique de Marseille, aiming a dig at Liverpool's recent transfer business. Following the Reds' massive investment in the squad last summer, the French executive suggested that heavy spending does not always equate to success on the pitch.
Marseille head coach Habib Beye has addressed the growing debate over Mason Greenwood's off-the-ball contributions at the Stade Velodrome, admitting that his presence creates a "defensive deficit". While the Englishman has been the club's standout performer in front of goal, questions have been raised about whether his lack of work rate is beginning to destabilise the team's balance.
Monaco midfielder Paul Pogba’s road to redemption took a star-studded turn on Sunday as the Frenchman was spotted sharing a touchline embrace with sprint icon Usain Bolt. The meeting occurred at the Stade Louis-II just as the World Cup winner made his return to the matchday squad for a Ligue 1 clash with Marseille following a difficult four-month absence.
GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including Aaronson delivering a crucial moment for Leeds in their dramatic penalties win over West Ham.
Paul Pogba's career in French football has not gone according to plan since his arrival. The French midfielder has seen his debut season in the principality severely disrupted by injury, but the light at the end of the tunnel is now visible. He is finally on the verge of returning to competitive action for Monaco after a frustrating four-month spell on the sidelines.
Marseille are preparing for a major test of character before their trip to Monaco. Deprived of their number one attacking asset, Mason Greenwood, coach Habib Beye has turned to the young prodigy on loan from Arsenal, Ethan Nwaneri, to take up the mantle. However, the 48-year-old manager has sent a firm warning to Nwaneri about the demands of the highest level.
Marseille manager Habib Beye has distanced himself from the renewed controversy surrounding Mason Greenwood, insisting he is not a "public court of opinion." The Senegalese coach spoke out after his predecessor at the Orange Velodrome, Roberto De Zerbi, made headlines by apologising for his previous defence of the forward upon taking the Tottenham job.
Newly-appointed Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi has issued a formal apology for his previous public support of Mason Greenwood. Spurs fan groups have voiced their disapproval over the club's move to bring in the Italian tactician, who worked with Greenwood at Marseille.
Arsenal academy graduates Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri provided a timely reminder of their precocious talent during England Under-21s' commanding 4-1 victory over Moldova, earning special praise from manager Lee Carsley. Despite enduring contrasting seasons at club level, the Hale End duo combined spectacularly at Carrow Road as the Young Lions picked up another three points in their U21s European Championship qualifying campaign.
The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust has expressed "serious and far-reaching concerns" following the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi, citing his previous vocal support for Mason Greenwood at Marseille. This controversy arrives at a delicate moment for the north London club as they struggle to maintain unity while battling against a potential Premier League relegation.
The owner of Olympique de Marseille, Frank McCourt, has officially opened the door to the arrival of new financial partners at Stade Velodrome. In order to compete for titles, the American businessman believes that the club must be ready for a new phase of their economic development, with the hope of establishing themselves as a force in French football again.
The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Vicky Lopez in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.
Mason Greenwood will serve a suspension in Ligue 1 after picking up his fifth domestic yellow card of the season in Marseille's 2-1 defeat to Lille on Sunday night. The English forward was angered after a strong challenge wiped him out, leading to a mass confrontation between the two sets of players. Greenwood was booked and had to be replaced in the 18th minute, with Marseille now worried about a potential injury.
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