According to exclusive confirmation from English media outlets, Club Atlético de Madrid is advancing in-depth operations to sign Olympique de Marseille forward MasonGreenwood, identifying him as a potential replacement for Julián Álvarez. This development also brings significant positive news for the player's former club, Manchester United Football Club.
Earlier sources revealed that Argentine international Julián Álvarez has confirmed he will leave Atlético Madrid this summer and is currently weighing his future options ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
It is reported that FC Barcelona is Álvarez's preferred next destination, though he is not opposed to returning to the English Premier League. Both Arsenal Football Club and Chelsea Football Club are closely monitoring his situation.
Affected by the uncertainty surrounding Álvarez's future, Atlético Madrid has begun evaluating candidates to strengthen their forward line, with Greenwood being a key target under consideration.
Sources confirmed to TEAMtalk that if Álvarez ultimately departs, the former Manchester United forward will rank high on Atlético Madrid's list of transfer targets.
In February 2023, multiple serious charges against Greenwood, including attempted rape and assault, were dropped. Following an internal investigation, Manchester United decided that Greenwood would no longer play for the club. In the summer of 2024, after a successful loan spell at Getafe CF, the 24-year-old officially left Old Trafford and transferred to Olympique de Marseille.
In the 2025-2026 season, Greenwood has delivered an outstanding performance at Olympique de Marseille, establishing himself among Europe's most efficient forwards. Currently, he leads the Ligue 1 scoring charts with 15 goals in 25 league matches, and his exceptional displays have attracted widespread attention from teams across Europe.
Atlético Madrid has closely monitored Greenwood's form throughout the current season while continuously gathering relevant information to prepare for forward reinforcements in the summer transfer window.
Manchester United is poised to make substantial profits from a potential Greenwood transfer and is also closely following the progress of this move.
As previously confirmed by TEAMtalk, when Manchester United sold Greenwood to Olympique de Marseille, they included a 50% sell-on clause. This means that if Olympique de Marseille sells the player in the future, Manchester United will receive half of the profits earned by Olympique de Marseille from the sale.
Initially, Olympique de Marseille signed Greenwood from Manchester United for €31.6 million.
As the player's performance continues to rise, so has his market value. Given that Greenwood's contract with Olympique de Marseille runs until 2029, the club is in a strong position to demand a high transfer fee.
Thanks to his brilliant performances this season, Greenwood's market value has been steadily increasing, and he is expected to spark intense competition among multiple teams in the summer transfer window. If Álvarez departs as anticipated, Atlético Madrid could emerge as one of the frontrunners to sign Greenwood.
It is reported that several Premier League clubs are also monitoring Greenwood's situation, but it remains uncertain whether any team is willing to pursue this controversial transfer and bring him back to English football.
