Fenerbahce presidential race focuses on signing Mason Greenwood in 2026

Both candidates for Fenerbahce's top job are prioritizing Mason Greenwood as their main transfer target despite his recent struggles.

Greenwood remains top transfer priority The two individuals competing for the Fenerbahce presidency both view Mason Greenwood as their top transfer target. The former Manchester United and England forward has faced challenges during his time at Marseille. Their recently appointed sporting director Gregory Lorenzi confirmed last week that the club would consider bids for Greenwood, who still has three years remaining on his five-year contract signed after leaving United permanently in July 2024. A leadership vote is scheduled for Sunday, with Aziz Yildirim and Hakan Sari as the main contenders. ## Player's Marseille career statistics After rebuilding his career post-United, Greenwood has made 129 appearances and scored 35 goals for the club. His current season saw him finish tied for second place in the Ligue 1 golden boot race with 16 goals, trailing only Rennes' Esteban Lepaul. Over his 81 matches with Marseille, he has found the net 48 times. In July, the Turkish side will begin Champions League action in the second qualifying round after securing a fifth consecutive second-place finish in the Turkish Super Lig. ## Transfer backdrop and potential obstacles United included what internal sources described as a substantial sell-on fee when completing Greenwood's move to Marseille for 31.6 million euros, equivalent to 26.6 million pounds. The striker's personal terms are not expected to complicate a potential transfer to Fenerbahce. In April, Tottenham's manager Roberto De Zerbi faced criticism for publicly supporting Greenwood during his Marseille tenure. Earlier this year, charges of attempted rape and assault against Greenwood were dropped in February 2023. ## Internal decisions and external interest An internal investigation at Marseille concluded Greenwood could not return to the club following the legal issues. The 24-year-old has also been linked with Italy's Roma in recent transfer discussions. Fenerbahce's sporting director acknowledged the club would evaluate any offers for the English forward. The upcoming presidential election may influence how aggressively the club pursues Greenwood.