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A massive European club have reportedly registered their interest in Man United attacker Mason Greenwood. Time to cash in, perhaps?
Manchester United’s English striker Mason Greenwood celebrates after scoring the equalising goal during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Manchester United at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, southern England on August 22, 2021. – RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in Man United must make a big decision on Mason Greenwood. Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Mason Greenwood is free to resume his football career for now but it is uncertain whether he will have the chance to do so at Old Trafford with Man United
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Man United have started an internal investigation after criminal charges against Greenwood were dropped. The footballer was due to stand trial in November for alleged attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour.
United will now speak to leadership groups from both the men’s and women’s senior squads. A number of individuals reportedly have concerns about welcoming the 21-year-old striker back to the club.
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Greenwood has not played for United since January last year after an immediate suspension following arrest. Greenwood is under contract at Old Trafford until 2025 with the option of another year. He made his debut for the Red Devils in 2019 and has amassed 129 appearances for the Manchester giants.
A move abroad has been mentioned as a potential outcome, and according to Fotospor, Fenerbahçe have expressed an interest in bringing him to Turkey. The Istanbul giants are keeping a close eye on developments, as they weigh up the possibility of signing him later this year.
Would you sign Greenwood if you were an executive at a top-level football club though? Meanwhile, back on the pitch, United have a massive Europa League tie against Barcelona tonight at the Nou Camp.
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