Man Utd ‘set date for Mason Greenwood return’ as chiefs mull over three options

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Manchester United will reportedly reinstate Mason Greenwood as early as next week following the conclusion of their internal investigation into the 21-year-old. Greenwood has not played for the Red Devils since January 2022 but after all criminal charges were dropped against him, has been awaiting to hear whether he still has a future at Old Trafford.

The Sun have claimed that Greenwood could return to United next week, no sooner than Sunday’s Women’s World Cup final as United Lionesses Mary Earps and Ella Toon take on Spain with England though neither player has been consulted as they prepare for the tournament’s showpiece.

The report states that one option that is under consideration is that Greenwood could build up his fitness with the club’s under-23 side after confirmation that he will be rejoining United, as it remains to be seen whether he is sent out on loan or immediately restored to the squad – the three options available to club chiefs upon Greenwood’s return.

On Wednesday, United released a statement confirming that they had partially concluded their internal investigation, which had been ongoing for six months as the Red Devils near a final decision.

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Greenwood had been against the idea of moving abroad on loan as he had been discussed with Italian side Atalanta in negotiations for Rasmus Hojlund, while United do not want to strengthen a Premier League rival with the forward.

He is thought to retain the support of boss Erik ten Hag and his team-mates, perhaps pushing the club to decide against letting him leave with no obvious loan destination – despite protests against Greenwood’s return outside Old Trafford before United’s opening game of the season against Wolves on Monday.

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A club statement insisted that no decision had been made, as United asked for patience but may have already decided to bring Greenwood back as early as next week. “Following the dropping of all charges against Mason Greenwood in February 2023, Manchester United has conducted a thorough investigation into the allegations made against him,” the statement began.

“The fact-finding phase of our investigation is now complete, and we are in the final stages of making a decision on Mason’s future. Contrary to media speculation, that decision has not yet been made and is currently the subject of intensive internal deliberation. Responsibility ultimately rests with the Chief Executive Officer.

 “Once made, the decision will be communicated and explained to the club’s internal and external stakeholders. This has been a difficult case for everyone associated with Manchester United, and we understand the strong opinions it has provoked based on the partial evidence in the public domain. We ask for patience as we work through the final stages of this carefully considered process.”

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