Greenwood scored 26 goals and provided 11 assists in 45 appearances for Marseille last season, and head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has identified him as the striker capable of transforming Roma's attack in the 2026-27 Champions League campaign.
AS Roma are willing to structure an offer of €45-50 million, potentially through staggered payments — an initial instalment of €15-20 million by June 30 followed by a second tranche spread over several years. Marseille need liquidity but are not prepared to undervalue their most significant asset, and 40 percent of whatever fee is received will be passed on to Manchester United under the sell-on clause agreed when Greenwood left Old Trafford.
The player and his father, who acts as his agent, have indicated their preference for the Roma project. They are waiting for the club to make a formal bid to Marseille. Greenwood has made clear that wait has a limit — he wants to report for preseason at his next club within the next two weeks.
Roma's own financial position is complicating progress. The club need to raise around €50 million in capital gains before the end of June to satisfy accounting requirements. The likely route is the sale of midfielder Manu Koné, who is attracting interest from Arsenal and Chelsea. Until that sale is concluded, Roma's ability to commit to Greenwood's fee remains constrained.
Marseille's urgency adds further pressure. The Ligue 1 club face their own financial review and had identified the Greenwood sale as their primary route to clearing it. If Roma cannot move quickly enough, other options are ready. Fenerbahçe have prepared a package of around €12 million per season in fixed salary plus a structure of individual and team bonuses. Al-Hilal are prepared to offer sums that would dwarf any European proposal for both the transfer fee and personal terms.
Greenwood's preference is to remain in European football. Roma know that but also know they are no longer alone — Juventus have entered the picture, per Calciomercato, adding competitive pressure that may ultimately force the capital club's hand.