Mason Greenwood To Return To Manchester United Line-Up After Positive Talks

According to a source, Manchester United and one of their major sponsors reportedly had fruitful discussions behind the scenes regarding the benefits of Mason Greenwood’s reintegration.

Man Utd has suspended Greenwood since January 2022, when criminal allegations were brought against him. Despite the fact that the accusations have subsequently been dismissed, the club has taken its time to decide whether to accept him back.

Though the plans may have since changed, there have been speculations that Manchester United could loan him out to buy themselves more time before deciding on his future.

Alternative solutions would be to sell him, release him from his contract, or – in the option that would cause the most debate – reintegrate him into their squad.

And according to The Sun, Man Utd are holding ‘secret talks’ with their kit suppliers Adidas to gather their stance on a return for Greenwood.

Those talks are said to have been ‘positive’ and there is a theory that other sponsors could ‘follow suit’.

However, a spokesperson for Adidas said: “That’s a question for the club. As sponsors we have no influence over team line-ups.”

Man Utd did not comment when approached by The Sun about the story.

Source suggests Adidas ‘not fiercely opposed’ to Greenwood return

The tabloid’s source had told them: “The initial signals from Adidas are positive.

“Without their blessing it would be hard to see a way back. But they have communicated his return would not necessarily be an insurmountable obstacle.

“They have certainly given the impression they would not be fiercely opposed to it.

“No decision has been made yet but every option is being explored. It’s an unpredictable situation and public opinion will play a part.

“It won’t be easy if he does return but sponsors won’t necessarily walk out of the door overnight.

“He trains alone but the club is keeping in touch. He wants to stay.”

According to the report, Man Utd will make their decision about Greenwood within a matter of weeks. He has recently been training separately with their blessing.

Prior to his suspension, the forward scored 35 goals from 129 appearances for the club after graduating from their academy.