Man Utd could get multi-million pound cash injection from former star's move

Manchester United could be set for a significant financial boost this summer, with a potential £15m windfall on the horizon thanks to Mason Greenwood’s transfer clause—a lifeline for manager Ruben Amorim as he looks to reshape the squad.

The Red Devils, strapped for cash since Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s minority takeover in 2024, have been navigating tight budgets, but this unexpected injection could loosen the purse strings.

Greenwood, who left United last summer for Marseille following a loan spell at Getafe, has seen his stock fluctuate in Ligue 1. After a promising start, the 23-year-old forward has hit a rough patch, recently relegated to the bench for Marseille’s defeat to Lens—their first home loss since November 2024.

Despite this dip, interest in Greenwood remains strong, with clubs reportedly circling. United cleverly inserted a 50 percent sell-on clause into his £26m move to Marseille, meaning they’d pocket half of any future transfer fee. With Greenwood currently valued at around £30m, a sale this summer could net United £15m.

That cash would be a game-changer for Amorim, who inherited a squad in November 2024 and has had limited room to maneuver in the transfer market. January saw only two arrivals—youngsters Ayden Heaven and Patrick Dorgu—leaving the Portuguese boss reliant on players signed under previous regimes.

With United languishing in 13th in the Premier League and struggling for goals (just 37 in 29 games), Amorim’s summer rebuild is a priority, and the Greenwood windfall could fund key signings.

“Ruben’s got a big job ahead,” a source close to the club told Mirror Football. “This extra money could give him the flexibility to target the profiles he needs—especially up top where United have been toothless.”

The funds might not secure a marquee name like Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres—who’s reportedly eyeing a Champions League move—but could pave the way for a shrewd addition like Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta, previously linked with a £40m switch.

Away from transfers, Greenwood’s potential exit from Marseille could see him reunite with former United coach Steve McClaren, now at the helm elsewhere, adding a nostalgic twist to the saga.

For United, though, the focus is clear: cash in and back Amorim. Whether Greenwood’s next move reignites his career or not, his departure could still prove a silver lining for the Red Devils.