A MAN Utd expert has revealed his three-point plan for Mason Greenwood as a decision on the suspended star looms.
Mark Goldbridge, a talkSPORT pundit, gave his opinion after asking fans how they would feel about the striker’s return.
Greenwood has not played for Man Utd since he was arrested in January last year.
He was later charged with attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour, before the charges were dropped in February.
Utd have been conducting their own investigation into the allegations.
A decision on his future at the Red Devils is said to be imminent with the club set to make an announcement in the coming days.
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Goldbridge has now weighed in on the matter, revealing his three-point plan.
The football pundit initially took to Twitter, asking fans how they would feel if Greenwood was brought back straight away.
Then, replying to his own tweet, he said: “Mine is a year loan is obviously the best choice.”
He continued: “1. Doesn’t cause a s***storm.
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“2. Doesn’t derail our season with media Greenwood obsession.
“3. The player can focus on returning to football away from the mental pressure of the media and fan backlash. Away games in particular.”
Goldbridge was speaking after Utd boss Erik ten Hag addressed the situation during United’s pre-season tour.
Manchester Evening News reported ten Hag was asked if he had spoken to Greenwood recently at the RIMAC Annex at the University of California San Diego on Saturday.
The Dutchman, 53, replied: “I said everything in New York. I don’t want to answer the question anymore because it’s not different.
“I’ve shared my opinion and I don’t want to repeat my opinion.”
Ahead of Utd’s friendly with Arsenal at the MetLife Stadium on July 22, Ten Hag was also questioned about Greenwood.
He told reporters: “On this, it’s a club decision and of course, I said my opinions but it’s a club decision and we have to accept that.”
And asked whether he would like to keep Greenwood at the club, the manager added: “I can’t say so much about it but I shared my opinion about it, so let’s see what’s going to happen.”
The striker’s future at Man Utd remains up in the air, but a decision is expected soon.
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It is understood Ten Hag and the majority of the first team are willing to give Greenwood another chance, but a loan move abroad appears to be the most likely option.
United’s women’s team is also reported to have reservations, while sponsors are also concerned about being linked to the £75,000-a-week player.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
