Fenerbahce feel genuinely confident about landing Mason Greenwood. An agreement in principle with Marseille already exists, and the Turkish club believes the player himself favours a move to Istanbul. Today, though, brought an unexpected twist.

Al-Ahli launched a last-minute attempt to hijack the deal. Saudi officials moved quickly, opening direct contact with Greenwood despite Fenerbahce’s advanced position. Matthias Jaissle, the club’s head coach, reportedly spoke to the forward personally, hoping to shift his thinking before terms get finalised elsewhere.

Fenerbahce’s momentum, nonetheless, remains difficult to ignore. Their proposed package, worth around 42 million euros including add-ons, would become the most expensive transfer in the club’s history. Crucially, the structure avoids costly agent commissions, something that reportedly made the offer more appealing to Marseille despite a lower headline figure than rival Atletico Madrid.

Greenwood’s camp appears to have already communicated satisfaction with contract terms running until 2030. That detail alone suggests talks have progressed well beyond a casual courtship. Still, nothing gets signed until every party formally closes the paperwork.

Saudi Interest Adds Late Uncertainty

Al-Ahli’s approach complicates what looked like a straightforward conclusion. Their representatives reportedly understand Fenerbahce’s position remains advanced, yet they clearly believe an opening still exists. Money rarely fails to persuade in Saudi pursuits, and this saga now carries fresh tension.

For Fenerbahce, delay brings genuine risk. Supporters already anticipate a marquee arrival after weeks of speculation, and any collapse would sting badly given how public this pursuit became. Momentum, however, still favours the Turkish side heading into the coming days.

Marseille, meanwhile, simply want resolution. Financial pressure at the Stade Velodrome makes a swift, clean sale increasingly attractive regardless of which suitor ultimately wins out. Manchester United also stand to collect a meaningful sell-on percentage once terms close.

Expect further twists before this transfer reaches its conclusion. Follow continuing developments through our transfer news coverage, and additional financial breakdown via ESPN.