MANCHESTER UNITED have revealed they will not wait for a takeover to make a decision over Mason Greenwood’s future.
The 21-year-old striker was pictured by the Sun on a pitch for the first time since he was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault in January 2022.
All charges against him were dropped in February this year, but he remains the subject of an internal process being conducted by United.
While there has been speculation about whether he will ever play for the club again, he is still under contract until 2025.
Now it has been revealed that Greenwood’s future is not linked to the takeover and will be made irrespective of an acquisition, The Telegraph reported.
It was previously understood they would wait until the ownership issue was resolved but that’s not the case now.
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The Glazers have been fielding bids for majority and minority stakes in Old Trafford since November, with their valuation standing at a mammoth £6billion.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of two main frontrunners, is looking to seek majority control by a slim margin.
While on the other side, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani wants 100 per cent control as he plots a stunning investment.
The case against Greenwood was discontinued because of a combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light.
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It meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction, the Crown Prosecution Service said in February, adding that it had a duty to keep cases under continuous review.
It comes as The Sun revealed manager Erik ten Hag is willing to bring Greenwood back into his squad.
And most of his team-mates at Old Trafford would welcome him back into the dressing room if the club agrees.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
