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      Man Utd ratings: Onana fires some gorgeous passes to expose Spurs but Mount is virtually anonymous

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      ERIK TEN HAG’s Manchester United were given a reality check by Tottenham just days after winning their season opener. The Red Devils – who eked out a narrow win over Wolves on Monday night – slumped to a 2-0 defeat at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.
      Manchester United were brought back down to earth by TottenhamCredit: REX
      Pape Sarr put the Red Devils to the sword four minutes after the restartCredit: GETTY
      Lisandro Martinez scored a calamitous own goal in the 82nd minuteCredit: PA
      Ten Hag’s wasteful troops were punished for their yips in front of goal in the 49th minute by Pape Sarr – who was excellent from the outset.
      Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes wasted golden opportunities to take the lead in the first half.
      An incredible own goal from Lisandro Martinez in the 82nd minute put the cherry on top of a very rotten cake for Ten Hag – who has plenty of food for thought this weekend.
      Defeat in North London saw United miss the opportunity to climb to the summit of the Premier League.
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      Here, SunSport’s Tom Barclay rates and slates a less-than-impressive United side.
      Andre Onana – 7
      The former Inter Milan keeper was brought in, in part, for his footwork and he did fire some gorgeous passes that exposed Spurs’ high line.
      Made a good stop from Pape Sarr in the first half.
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      Andre Onana was United’s star performerCredit: GETTY
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 6
      Had his hands full with a revived Son Heung-min running at him, particularly as Spurs took control in the second half. Offered little going forward.
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      Raphael Varane – 5
      Could not keep up with Son’s pace during one attack in the first half but marshalled Richarlison well.
      Lisandro Martinez – 5
      It was the Argentine’s deflection from Dejan Kulusevski’s cross which saw the ball drop to Sarr for the opener. Then it all went wrong for Martinez as he deflected Davies’ flick into his own net to end the contest.
      Luke Shaw – 7
      Son would have doubled the lead after the break were it not for the England man’s last-gasp block. But Shaw was lucky not to score an own goal when Sarr’s first-half cross deflected off him against the post.
      Casemiro – 5
      In a week where Jamie Carragher questioned the sense of United signing the Brazilian on a long contract at his age, Casemiro was not at his best here. Although he would have had a goal were it not for Guglielmo Vicario’s stunning stop from his header.
      Casemiro went missing once again in the middle of the parkCredit: GETTY
      Antony – 6
      So unlucky not to score when he cracked the post within seconds of Sarr’s opener. The Brazilian had some decent moments before he was subbed off but still not enough to justify his astronomical fee.
      Bruno Fernandes – 6
      Missed a sitter at 0-0 when Shaw found him in the box scot-free as the United skipper headed high and wide. Became the latest player this season to go into the book for dissent as officials crack down on talking back.
      Mason Mount – 4
      It is obviously early days for the ex-Chelsea man who is trying to settle into Erik ten Hag’s side. But he was virtually anonymous for most of the game.
      Mason Mount was anonymous for the second game runingCredit: Rex
      Alejandro Garnacho – 5
      Was the beneficiary of Spurs’ high line a few times in the first half but could not capitalise on it. Was hooked on 66 minutes for Jadon Sancho.
      Marcus Rashford – 6
      It has been a quiet start to the season for the England man.
      He showed glimpses of his quality with a snapshot and a brilliant bit of skill to nutmeg Micky van de Ven in the first half, but overall was nullified.
      Threw his shin pad down in frustration after being subbed.
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      Diogo Dalot (for Wan-Bissaka) – 6
      Christian Eriksen (for Antony) – 6
      Jadon Sancho (for Garnacho) – 6
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      Facundo Pellistri (for Mount) – 6
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      Man Utd ‘send scouts to watch Norwegian wonderkid, 16’ who’s a huge Red Devils fan and idolises Cristiano Ronaldo

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly sent scouts to watch a 16-year-old wonderkid who is hot property in Scandinavian football. Sverre Nypan plays his football for Norwegian first division side Rosenberg and became their youngest ever player when he made his debut at just 15-years-old.
      Manchester United have reportedly sent scouts to watch Sverre NypanCredit: Alamy
      The wonderkid is only 16-years-oldCredit: Alamy
      Man United have been monitoring the youngster for around a year and according to Norwegian outlet TV2, have sent scout out to watch him.
      Nypan has already made 19 senior appearances despite his age and has made a name for himself with two goals and four assists.
      The Red Devils will face competition for his signature though with top clubs from Germany, Belgium and Holland also said to be interested.
      However Erik ten Hag’s team may have the advantage with TV2 reporting that Nypan is a huge Man United fan who idolises Cristiano Ronaldo.
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      And the central-midfielder’s playstyle has been likened to that of Frenkie De Jong, who has long been a target for United and worked under ten Hag at Ajax.
      United are looking for midfield reinforcements this summer with the Manchester giants pushing to complete a deal for Fiorentina man Sofyan Amrabat.
      It is unknown whether Man United’s interest in Nypan is concrete just yet, but he could certainly be an option for them in the future.
      If he does live up to the hype then he wouldn’t be the first youngster from the Norwegian division to go on to do big things.
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      Martin Odegaard left Stromsgodset in 2015 when he was just 16-years-old to join Real Madrid where he became their youngest ever player.
      Now 24, the attacking midfielder is captain of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal team and has been nominated for the PFA Players’ Player of the Year after his exceptional campaign last season.
      Nypan has been likened to long-term Manchester United target Frenkie De JongCredit: Getty
      The 16-year-old could follow in the footsteps of fellow Norwegian Martin OdegaardCredit: Alamy More

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      Explosive Mason Greenwood update as Man Utd to DUMP star out of squad in dramatic U-turn after backlash from fans

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      AN explosive update in Mason Greenwood’s future can be revealed as Manchester United are set to DUMP the star out of the squad.The dramatic U-turn comes after uproar online saw the Premier League club face backlash from fans at the prospect of Greenwood, 21, making a comeback.
      The striker was suspended and hasn’t kicked a ball for the club since January 2022Credit: AFP
      Greenwood was previously spotted training in a park before his future was decided
      All charges against Greenwood were dropped in FebruaryCredit: AFP
      The striker was suspended and hasn’t kicked a ball for the club since January 2022 after he was arrested.
      United were ready to announce on Tuesday that he was returning to the fold.
      But since that news leaked there has been a backlash on social media which has rocked the club hierarchy – who now believe there can be no way back.
      But charges against him of attempted rape, assault and coercive control were dropped last February.
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      The player was still barred from the Carrington Training Ground while United conducted their own investigation.
      That has been completed and all the evidence has been handed to Chief Executive Richard Arnold, who was tasked with the final decision.
      He was expected to bring Greenwood back with Arnold even filming an explanation as to why they have come to that decision.
      It was set to air next week.
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      SunSport understands that has since been shelved as the club rapidly rewrite their statements.
      As news emerged that he would be returning television presenter Rachel Riley, 37, came out saying she would no longer support the club if that happened.
      In a social media post last Thursday she said: “I won’t be able to support United if Greenwood remains at the club.”
      There were also stories of some club staff threatening to strike.
      A group calling itself ‘Female Fans Against Greenwood’s Return’ came out with a strongly worded statement against his return.
      And a domestic abuse campaigner accused footballers and pundits of being silent over the issue.
      David Challen’s mother Sally was released from jail after her conviction for murdering her abusive husband was reduced to manslaughter.
      David tweeted: “Thus far no big male players/ex-players or pundits have spoken out about Greenwood.
      “All for talking a good game about inclusivity and #HerGameToo but when it comes to speaking out against male violence against women they are nowhere to be seen.”
      It is unclear what United are now going to do with the player still being paid his £75,000 a week contract as it still has two years left to run with the option of a further year.
      There will be legal implications about cancelling that as he has not been found guilty of anything after charges were dropped.
      The club may look to offer him out on loan but so far there have been no firm offers from any club to take him.
      As part of a statement released by the club last Wednesday they made it clear they had responsibilities to the player as well his alleged victim.
      It read: “Throughout this process, the welfare and perspective of the alleged victim has been central to the club’s inquiries, and we respect her right to lifelong anonymity.
      “We also have responsibilities to Mason as an employee, as a young person who has been with the club since the age of seven, and as a new father with a partner.”
      The U-turn comes after The Sun previously revealed Man Utd’s chief exec Arnold was ready to hand the footballer a second chance.
      But Natalie Burrell, founder of Manchester United’s Women’s Supporters’ Club, said his comeback would make Old Trafford “toxic” and full of booing”.
      Speaking to Newsnight she said his return would have destroyed the club.
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      Despite Utd manager Erik ten Hag and the majority of the team suggesting they were open to the idea of bringing him back, the women’s team were understood to have reservations.
      And protests were staged at Old Trafford before United’s opening match of the season against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday by fans not wanting him back. More

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      Mason Greenwood return could see Man Utd staff ‘resign’ as workers furious following meeting with club chiefs

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      MASON Greenwood’s possible return could see Manchester United staff “resign” amid “intense” meetings.Members of the club have reportedly blasted plans to bring the 21-year-old striker back onto the first team.
      The striker has not played for Manchester United since he was arrested in January last yearCredit: Getty
      Inside sources claimed talks with Man Utd chiefs became heated after some staff felt “ashamed” and threatened to “resign” over Greenwood’s potential return.
      Others are in the midst of planning a strike should the young striker be reintegrated, sources claimed.
      As reported by The Athletic, United’s chief executive Richard Arnold has hosted several discussions to plan the footballers comeback- which was previously set to be announced on August 4 before being scrapped.

      It is not known why the statement was dropped but speculation suggests sponsors, the fan’s advisory board, the women’s team and major stakeholders may have played a part.
      Manchester United Women’s team have reportedly raised concerns about the prospect of Greenwood returning to the training ground.
      Natalie Burrell, founder of Manchester United’s Women’s Supporters’ Club, said the footballer’s presence in the team would “destroy” the club.
      Meanwhile protests were staged at Old Trafford before United’s opening match of the season against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday.
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      And, Countdown co-host Rachel Riley has also vowed to stop supporting United if they welcome back Greenwood.
      Rachel, 37, was responding to broadcast comments from another female United fan, named Em, saying she would “walk away from my club” if he returned.
      A final decision is due to be made over the weekend by Richard Arnold, however the announcement will be delayed until after the Lionesses World Cup final against Spain on Sunday.
      A source said: “This has been a long and difficult process for everyone involved, but it’s nearing the end.
      “The internal investigation is over and Mason is likely to be reinstated at Old Trafford. 
      “He’s made no secret of his desire to to get back to doing what he does best.
      “He’s already got the backing of the players and manager Erik ten Hag. He’s just waiting for the green light.”
      In a statement released on Wednesday, the club said it was “in the final stages” of announcing a decision.
      It said the “fact-finding phase” of the probe had been completed, but no final decision had yet been made.
      The striker has not played for Manchester United 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.
      Meanwhile, Utd conducted their own investigation into the allegations.
      However, since all charges were dropped, Greenwood has been desperate to rebuild his life and wants to resume his footie career at Old Trafford.
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      The 21-year-old was suspended on full pay of £75,000 a week and has been training alone – following drills drawn up by United’s coaching staff.
      His last game was on January 22, 2022, in a Premier League clash against West Ham United, which United won 1-0.
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      Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag sends blunt message to Harry Maguire after West Ham snub with defender set to be FIFTH choice

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      MANCHESTER UNITED manager Erik ten Hag insists it is up to Harry Maguire to save his Old Trafford career.Maguire only managed eight Premier League starts last season and was stripped of the captain’s armband by Ten Hag during pre-season.
      Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag insists it is up to Harry Maguire to save his Old Trafford careerCredit: Getty
      Maguire could end up becoming Manchester United’s fifth-choice centre-backCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      That almost led the centre-back to a move to West Ham, but a deal collapsed due to his financial demands.
      The Hammers had a £30million bid accepted by United and the transfer was all sorted.
      However, as revealed by SunSport, the England international told the Red Devils he wanted £15m as he would surrender his £190,000-a-week contract for reduced £120,000 weekly wages in East London.
      David Moyes’ side grew so frustrated with waiting for the 30-year-old to secure a pay-out from the Manchester giants that they walked away from negotiations and turned to other targets, such as Konstantinos Mavropanos.
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      Thus, Maguire is likely to stay and fight for a place in Ten Hag’s starting line-up this season.
      However, the Dutch tactician sent the defender a blunt message insisting that he will have to step up his game.
      Ten Hag said: “It’s up to him. He knows what I expect from him. I’ve been here for one year now and you know what I expect from a centre-half.
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      “And he can do it, I’ve told you many times before he has the ability to do it so now he has to show it.
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      “It is then about character, to be convinced to play that role, he has all the abilities to do it and it is up to him when the time is there.
      “Harry is a player for us, I am happy he is here, we need a good squad, we have four good centre-halves – including Luke Shaw we have five – and we need it because we are going to play 50-60 games this season.
      “All the players are internationals, so we have a very heavy load to cover so I am happy Harry Maguire is here.”
      Harry is a player for us, I am happy he is here, we need a good squad, we have four good centre-halves – including Luke Shaw we have five.Erik ten Hag on Maguire
      However, Maguire is facing the prospect of being dumped to fifth choice at centre-back.
      Ten Hag started Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane on Monday’s Premier League kick-off against Wolves.
      When Martinez was substituted at half-time, the 53-year-old head coach opted for Victor Lindelof.
      The ex-Ajax boss often preferred left-back Luke Shaw over Maguire last season as well.
      And now Jonny Evans looks set to return to United on a one-year deal. More

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      Man Utd blasted as intricate details of club’s plan to bring Mason Greenwood back are leaked

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      MANCHESTER United have been slammed as intricate details of their plan to bring back Mason Greenwood are leaked.The striker, 21, is awaiting a decision on his future at the club after being suspended following his arrest in January last year.
      Greenwood has not played for United since January last yearCredit: Getty
      United are reportedly planning to announce the striker’s returnCredit: AFP
      A criminal probe into allegations of attempted rape, assault and coercive control was dropped in February.
      But he has remained the subject of an internal club investigation, with The Sun revealing this week that club bosses are ready to hand him a second chance.
      United’s plan for Greenwood’s return reached such a detailed extent that officials prepared documents explaining the types of pictures that should be taken of the striker during training sessions.
      They also outlined how head coach Erik ten Hag should answer questions on the topic, The Athletic reports.
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      Preparation for his return are also understood to have included an assessment of how pundits, journalists and politicians would react to the announcement.
      External figures are said to have been placed into categories of “supportive”, “open minded” and “hostile” of Greenwood’s comeback.
      A number of domestic abuse charities reportedly fell under the “hostile” category.
      Zarah Sultana, Labour MP for Coventry South, slammed the details as “disgusting”.
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      She added: “I will always stand in solidarity with survivors of domestic violence, so consider me ‘hostile’.”
      Staff at the club also feel a deep sense of shame over his possible return, The Guardian reports.
      The majority of staff on the footballing side of the club are understood to be in favour of giving Greenwood a second chance.
      But there are employees who feel frustration over United’s handling of its internal investigation.
      Members of Manchester United Women’s team have reportedly raised concerns about the prospect of Greenwood returning to the training ground.
      The club was reportedly aiming to release a video message to staff and fans explaining exactly why Green wood was being brought back on August 4.
      It is not clear why the announcement was dropped, but there are believed to be a number of factors.
      These are thought to include speaking with sponsors, the fan’s advisory board, the women’s team and major stakeholders.
      Instead, a final decision is expected over the next 48 hours by United’s chief executive Richard Arnold.
      But an announcement of the decision will be delayed until after the Lionesses World Cup final against Spain on Sunday.
      A source said: “This has been a long and difficult process for everyone involved, but it’s nearing the end.
      “The internal investigation is over and Mason is likely to be reinstated at Old Trafford. 
      “He’s made no secret of his desire to to get back to doing what he does best.
      “He’s already got the backing of the players and manager Erik ten Hag. He’s just waiting for the green light.”
      In a statement released on Wednesday, the club said it was “in the final stages” of announcing a decision.
      It said the “fact-finding phase” of the probe had been completed, but no final decision had yet been made.
      Greenwood, suspended on full pay of £75,000 a week, has been training alone – following drills drawn up by United’s coaching staff.
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      His last game was on January 22, 2022, in a Premier League clash against West Ham United, which United won 1-0.

      Greenwood, suspended on full pay of £75,000 a week, has been training aloneCredit: Getty More

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      Mason Greenwood saga has left Man Utd staff feeling ‘deep shame’ amid club update on striker’s future next week

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      MANCHESTER United’s handling of the Mason Greenwood saga has left staff feeling a “deep shame”.The striker, 21, has not featured for the club since his arrest in January last year.
      Greenwood in action for United in January last yearCredit: AFP
      Greenwood was charged with attempted rape, assault and coercive control, but the charges were dropped in FebruaryCredit: AFP
      A criminal probe into allegations of attempted rape, assault and coercive control was dropped in February, but Greenwood has remained subject to an internal investigation led by club officials.
      But The Sun revealed on Wednesday that he is expected to be reinstated at United as early as next week.
      And staff at the club feel a deep sense of shame over his possible return, The Guardian reports.
      The majority of staff on the footballing side of the club are understood to be in favour of giving Greenwood a second chance.
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      But there are employees who feel frustration over United’s handling of its internal investigation.
      A final decision will be made over the next 48 hours by United’s chief executive Richard Arnold.
      But the announcement will be delayed until after the Lionesses World Cup final against Spain on Sunday.
      A source said: “This has been a long and difficult process for everyone involved, but it’s nearing the end.
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      “The internal investigation is over and Mason is likely to be reinstated at Old Trafford. 
      “He’s made no secret of his desire to to get back to doing what he does best.
      “He’s already got the backing of the players and manager Erik ten Hag. He’s just waiting for the green light.”
      In a statement released on Wednesday, the club said it was “in the final stages” of announcing a decision.
      It said the “fact-finding phase” of the probe had been completed, but no final decision had yet been made.
      It comes as members of Manchester United Women’s team have reportedly raised concerns about the prospect of Greenwood returning to the training ground.
      Natalie Burrell, founder of Manchester United’s Women’s Supporters’ Club, said the footballer should not make a return – admitting it would “destroy” the club.
      And protests were staged at Old Trafford before United’s opening match of the season against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday.
      Countdown co-host Rachel Riley has also vowed to stop supporting United if they welcome back Greenwood.
      Rachel, 37, was responding to broadcast comments from another female United fan, named Em, saying she would “walk away from my club” if Greenwood returned.
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      Greenwood, suspended on full pay of £75,000 a week, has been training alone – following drills drawn up by United’s coaching staff.
      His last game was on January 22, 2022, in a Premier League clash against West Ham United, which United won 1-0.
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      Mason Greenwood coming back to Man Utd will make Old Trafford ‘toxic’ & ‘full of booing’, supporters’ club founder says

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      MASON Greenwood coming back to Manchester United will make Old Trafford “toxic” and “full of booing”, says supporters’ club founder.The current-suspended striker, 21, hasn’t kicked a ball for the Premier League giants since he was arrested back in January 2022.
      Supporters’ club founder Natalie Burrell said Mason Greenwood returning to Old Trafford would make it ‘toxic’Credit: Getty
      Natalie Burrell, founder of Manchester United’s Women’s Supporters’ Club, said a Greenwood return would ‘destroy’ the clubCredit: BBC
      He was charged with with attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour before the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) dropped the case in February this year.
      And club bosses are now expected to make a decision imminently about his future in the squad.
      Greenwood hasn’t made an appearance Man Utd since but chief exec Richard Arnold is expected to announce his rumoured comeback after the Lionesses World Cup final against Spain on Sunday.
      But last night Natalie Burrell, founder of Manchester United’s Women’s Supporters’ Club, said the footballer should not make a return – admitting it would “destroy” the club.
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      Speaking to Newsnight, she said: “I’ve been going to this club since I was a little girl. It’s such an important part of my life.
      “It’s a community, it’s everything, it’s where I get a lot of my social life, a lot of my friends.
      “It would just destroy that. It’s destroying it now there’s massive divides and protests.
      “It’s going to make it toxic if he does run out at Old Trafford, people are going to be booing him.
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      “Some might be supporting him and saying we should carry on supporting, but you can’t support someone like that.
      “I think it’s all because they’ve not got a lot of striking options and this is an easy way to get someone in who’s talented.”
      Natalie previously said she doesn’t think Greenwood should play for the club ever again.
      She added: “I just don’t want to see him training.
      “I don’t want to see him in a [United] kit. I don’t want to see him ever coming out at Old Trafford again.”
      It comes after Countdown co-host Rachel Riley, 37, threatened to pull her support for Man Utd over the Greenwood scandal.
      The maths whizz and Red Devils fan said she is considering ditching the club if Greenwood is allowed on the pitch again.
      Greenwood could have his contract terminated, be put back into the first team, loaned out or sold.
      Manager Erik ten Hag and the majority of the first team have suggested they were open to the idea of bringing the Greenwood back.
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      But United’s women’s team were understood to have reservations, while sponsors were left concerned about being linked to the footballer.
      And protests were staged at Old Trafford before United’s opening match of the season against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday by fans not wanting him back.
      Rachel Riley said she wouldn’t be able to support Man Utd if Greenwood was allowed back in the squad
      A decision on Greenwood’s future is expected to come after the World Cup final on SundayCredit: AP
      Protests were staged outside the ground on Monday ahead of their first game backCredit: Getty More