The Path to Italy Appears for Mason Greenwood, and Gasperini Is Very Keen

Italian side AS Roma have set their eyes on one of Ligue 1's eye-catching strikers to strengthen their attack. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini very much wants to see 24-year-old English striker Mason Greenwood, who plays for Marseille, in his squad. According to the Italian press, Gasperini sees the player as an ideal attacking partnership with Donyell Malen.

At the root of this transfer lies Greenwood's impressive performance this season. The English striker, a former Manchester United player, delivered 26 goals and around 10 assists across all competitions in the Marseille shirt. These statistics also earned the player a nomination for "Player of the Season" in Ligue 1. According to reports, Roma have earmarked around €50 million for the player.

On the Marseille side, the possibility of selling the player looks strong. It is expressed that the French side, who failed to qualify for the Champions League and are under pressure from French football's financial watchdog DNCG, may need to make sales to generate income before June 30. It is also stated that the club will enter a restructuring process with a new president and sporting director.

Greenwood, meanwhile, gave positive messages about his future. The player clearly expressed at an awards ceremony he attended recently that he hopes to stay at Marseille. But according to reports, it is stated that the player's father has made contact with Roma to discuss a possible transfer. This situation indicates that the transfer process could heat up in the coming weeks.

Roma are not the only suitor in this race. According to reports, clubs such as Juventus, Atlético Madrid, and Borussia Dortmund are also interested in the player. It is also stated that there is interest from Saudi Arabian clubs. Nevertheless, it is expressed that Greenwood has a desire to stay in European football. It is recalled that his former club Manchester United will take a 50% cut of any sale.

In conclusion, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Mason Greenwood stands out as one of the names who could move to Italy this summer. While it is stated that Roma's move could be shaped by the club's qualification for the Champions League, it is reported that the Friedkin family could make a serious investment to build a strong squad for Gasperini.

Source: Based on reports by La Gazzetta dello Sport (and Goal). The process is in the nature of claims; no official agreement has been announced.