Erik ten Hag is reluctant to let Mason Greenwood leave Manchester United permanently

Erik ten Hag is reluctant to let Mason Greenwood leave Manchester United permanently.

This came off the back of Ten Hag suggesting that Greenwood could have a future at Old Trafford when he said the youngster had ‘shown in the past he can score goals for Manchester United’.

United were the lowest scorers in the top six last season, and are looking to sign a striker this summer.

Greenwood could also help their cause moving forward, having netted 29 goals in 135 appearances for the club, if they opt to keep him. 

He has two years remaining on his contract, with United having the option to extend his deal by a further 12 months.

The club released their retained list earlier this month with Greenwood on it, despite having not played for United in 18 months.

However, shirts with his name on it are not available on the club’s website. 

Greenwood has previously told friends he does not expect to play for his boyhood club ever again.

But Ten Hag appears to want to buy himself some time before making a final decision on Greenwood, indicating that his time at Old Trafford may not be over. Mason Greenwood, the promising 21-year-old striker, has remained conspicuously absent from Manchester United’s lineup since their narrow 1-0 triumph over West Ham on January 22, 2022. The youngster was suspended by the club following severe allegations which included attempted rape, coercive behaviour, and assault.

Greater Manchester Police dropped the charges in February, but the club persisted with an internal investigation. The review process is still ongoing, with a final resolution regarding Greenwood’s future expected soon. According to the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United are contemplating a loan arrangement for the England international.

The man at the helm, Erik ten Hag, appears reluctant to sanction a permanent transfer for Greenwood away from the club. His stance indicates a belief in the forward’s potential to overcome his personal hurdles and re-establish his value to the team. Greenwood, who has yet to resume training at United’s Carrington base, has been observed working with a private instructor, suggesting a desire to maintain his fitness levels and readiness.