ERIK TEN HAG has dropped his biggest hint yet that Mason Greenwood could end up staying at Manchester United.
The striker saw attempted rape and assault charges dropped in February.
And he has not played in 16 months after the Red Devils launched their own investigation earlier this year.
SunSport exclusively revealed last month that Greenwood has told pals he will never play for United again.
And we also told you that Juventus are ready to offer the 21-year-old a fresh start in Italy alongside former teammate Paul Pogba.
But Ten Hag has now hinted that Greenwood could yet have a future at Old Trafford.
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Speaking to the Times, the Dutch boss was asked whether he needs another striker to help out top scorer Marcus Rashford.
Talk then turned to Greenwood, who hit 36 goals in 130 games for United.
And Ten Hag said: “[He] showed in the past that he is capable of doing that.”
But the tactician made it clear that Greenwood’s future is not up to him.
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Referring to what he wants up front, Ten Hag explained: “What we need besides Marcus Rashford is one extra player with scoring abilities whether it’s coming out of our own squad or we have to sign one.”
As for Rashford’s incredible transformation, Ten Hag added: “What I have done? He’s a good football player, incredibly good and his finishing attributes are high.
“So, first of all, I make a culture where he can perform. Then I get him motivated and then construct a way of play where he can do it.
“And fitness, as well, don’t forget that part. When those four aspects are there Marcus Rashford will score.
“He can play as a centre forward, can play from the left, can play from the right. When you see his stats, he is scoring everywhere but he feels more comfortable as a centre forward or from the left.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
