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MASON GREENWOOD COULD SHOCK LEAGUE WITH TOTTENHAM RETURN, SOURCES REVEAL GROWING INTEREST

Mason Greenwood's stunning Marseille form has sparked a major transfer battle. Barcelona leads the chase for the in-form forward, with Tottenham, West Ham, and European giants also interested.

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Mason Greenwood - Image Credits: Getty Images

Mason Greenwood's incredible comeback at Marseille has sparked a transfer scramble, with Tottenham among many elite European teams vying for the 24-year-old attacker.

After a year on loan with Getafe, he moved to Marseille from Manchester United for about £26.5 million. Despite being regarded as one of the most talented players to have emerged at Old Trafford in recent years, the club felt it would be best to let him go when the Crown Prosecution Service dropped serious criminal charges against him.

Greenwood, who scored 21 goals in Ligue 1 last season and has already scored eight goals this season across all competitions, including an incredible four-goal haul against Le Havre in October, has found his scoring touch again.

Manchester United will benefit from a 50% sell-on clause in any future contract because of his speed, adaptability, and clinical finishing, which have made him one of Europe's most sought-after players.

Barcelona is reportedly the front-runner for Greenwood, according to sources, since scouts attended his most recent masterclass against Le Havre.

Greenwood is a dynamic addition to Hansi Flick's assault, and the Catalan powerhouses may bring him back together with Marcus Rashford, who is now on loan from United.

But shockingly, sources have disclosed that West Ham and Tottenham are also vying for the former England international's return to the Premier League.

West Ham and Tottenham are contemplating a surprise Greenwood swoop.


While West Ham views Greenwood as a player who can improve their season and form, Spurs are looking for another dynamic player who can drive and add legs to the team.

However, if he wants to play in the best leagues, West Ham would have a hard time persuading him to return to England due to the optics.

Although this is a big obstacle for the London teams, there is still interest in the former Manchester United player.

Greenwood's performance in France has impressed Inter Milan, who are keeping an eye on him as a possible replacement and alternative to Lautaro Martinez in Italy.

After a successful 2023–24 loan at Getafe (10 goals), Atletico Madrid is eager to bring him back to La Liga because they know how good he is.

Greenwood would rather remain in Europe and compete in the Champions League, but Saudi Pro League powerhouses Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr are preparing attractive offers.

Although owner Frank McCourt is adamant about keeping Greenwood to compete against Paris Saint-Germain, manager Roberto De Zerbi of Marseille has cautioned him that abandoning the team's ambitious project for a larger stage may not ensure happiness.

Greenwood's stock is skyrocketing with 30 goals in 48 games for Marseille, and a move in 2026 appears certain. Barcelona currently hold pole position, but the fight for his signature is wide open. 

GUARDIOLA TIPS HAT TO DYCHE: ‘HE’S AMONG THE VERY BEST’

Pep Guardiola hails new Forest boss Sean Dyche as "the best" at set-pieces, noting the trend isn't new. He also revealed that Man City has struggled with dead-ball situations this season compared to rivals like Arsenal.

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Pep Guardiola shaking hands with Sean Dyche - COURTESY/PHOTO

According to Pep Guardiola, Nottingham Forest has one of the best representatives of the new fascination in football at their disposal.

Although Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, and their ability to score goals from set pieces are admired by the football community, Guardiola has reminded everyone that the idea is not particularly new.

As demonstrated during his tenure as Burnley's manager from 2012 to 2012, he did, in fact, hail incoming Forest manager Sean Dyche as "one of the greatest."

The 54-year-old guided the Clarets into the Premier League and kept them there for six seasons before exiting Turf Moor.

Forest, who have only won one league game so far and are now in third place, can now access that knowledge.

Man City boss Guardiola said, “It’s true that people utilise every throw-in like a corner and put 10 players there in the box.

"Every move (Michael) Kayode made in the box caused us to suffer when we played at Brentford or watched Brentford play Liverpool in our hotel. Additionally, Kayode was the match's man.

“Today, set pieces are a menace. I recall being in Burnley a long time ago with Sean Dyche. Burnley posed a serious threat in the second and long balls.

"Dyche is by far the finest at these kinds of things. He has already done it; therefore, it is not fresh.

Or Sam Allardyce. Or I recall Stoke City when I was not here. Do you recall the throws made by Stoke City?

Maybe Stoke was the anomaly back then, but more and more teams are doing that now.

"I recall that Arsene Wenger mentioned playing at Stoke City while I was at Barcelona and Bayern Munich, but these days it happens frequently.

It may have happened (only) at Burnley or not at all when I got there, but it is a fact now. You must also pay attention. I still want to play, though.

This season, Arsenal has already scored nine league goals from set pieces, five from open play, and two from penalties.

With eight (plus eight from open play and one penalty), Chelsea is not far behind.

On the other end of the scale, though, are Forest and Man City. While City has scored 12 goals from open play, three more on the counterattack, and two own goals, they have yet to score from a set piece. The Reds have scored two of their five goals from restarts.

"Every manager does what they think," Guardiola stated. I am not ignorant of the fact that I want to score from corners and free kicks. I desire it. However, I dedicate my time to what we need to do to improve our play, attack, and generate opportunities. to score goals.

I pay attention, of course, but I am aware that I am not the manager to try to; I have done that my entire career. When things became rough at Burnley, I recall that we gave up maybe one corner, if any, as the second balls were under our control. That is the most effective method of defending these games.

However, you need to be strong in many areas for that, and we are working on it. I will keep working mostly on our game till the very end. And occasionally, as necessary, adjust.

At Brentford, we performed quite well. James, the French set-piece coach, did a fantastic job of enticing our guys into defending these kinds of acts. The same was true at Arsenal: it was amazing. We did not control the game against Arsenal; therefore, we gave up a lot of corners.

NAPOLI TAKE THREE-POINT LEAD AFTER CLOSE WIN AGAINST LECCE

Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa's header secured a 1-0 win for Napoli over Lecce, moving them top of Serie A. The victory was sealed after Vanja Milinkovic-Savic saved a Francesco Camarda penalty.

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Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa celebrates scoring - Photo Credit: Getty Images

Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa scored another goal to give Napoli a narrow victory over Lecce, although Vanja Milinkovic-Savic also saved a penalty kick from Francesco Camarda.

The thrilling 3-1 victory against Inter put the Partenopei back atop the league, but it came at a price: Kevin De Bruyne will miss several months of action due to a significant thigh strain. Rasmus Hojlund and Amir Rrahmani returned to the bench, but Stanislav Lobotka, Alex Meret, and Romelu Lukaku remained on the treatment table. Leonardo Spinazzola and Scott McTominay were rested, and the 4-3-3 formation was reinstated. Following the 3-2 loss to Udinese, Lecce was without Gaby Jean, Filip Marchwinski, Matias Perez, and Riccardo Sottil.

Billy Gilmour's attempt was deflected wide as Napoli wore their special edition Halloween uniform, but Lorenzo Lucca unintentionally charged down a Matteo Politano strike that was on target.

On the Matias Olivera pull-back, Politano turned over from six yards out, while Medon Berisha also threatened by drilling wide from the area's edge.

Olivera had been put clear by a clever Gilmour first-touch lay-off, but Wladimiro Falcone made a fantastic stop with his legs at the near post.

On the cusp of halftime, Francesco Camarda's chest and half-volley was inches wide, yet it would not have been considered handball.

Moments after the restart, Noa Lang added to the growing list of Napoli players out after hobbling off with a hit to the thigh just above the left knee.

Lucca sprinted onto a long ball that Falcone hurried out to nod clear, and Politano's follow-up was charged down with the goalie off his line, creating a double chance to open the score.

After a VAR review, the Lecce penalty was given because Kialonda Gaspar's header on a corner seemed to hit Juan Jesus' hand, which bent back on impact. Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, who has saved five of the past nine Serie A penalties faced, demonstrated his expertise by parrying the spot-kick when Camarda stepped up.

Hojlund made his comeback from injury, with McTominay and Leonardo Spinazzola reinforcing the team off the bench for the final half-hour.

It paid off, as a free kick from David Neres was glanced into the far top corner off the head of Anguissa from six yards out, giving Napoli the lead.

Nikola Stulic was too slow to capitalise on a Danilo Veiga pull-back, Elmas shot wide, and Hojlund missed the Neres assist in stoppages.

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