- Greenwood is currently on loan at Getafe after attempted rape charges were dropped
- The Manchester United squad is reportedly open to the 22-year-old’s return
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Mason Greenwood’s teammates at Manchester United have reportedly backed his potential return to the side this summer.
The attacker, 22, was charged with attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behavior in October 2022, but the charges and the case were dropped in February 2023 when key witnesses withdrew.
Greenwood is on loan from Manchester United at La Liga side Getafe, who are open to a transfer or another loan, but new reports suggest the Manchester United squad are not opposed to him returning.
According to The SunMan United’s players are not against the attacker rejoining the squad.
The report claims a poll was taken in the Man United dressing room, with players offering their support for Greenwood’s return.
Manchester United have reportedly conducted a secret poll to gauge the dressing room’s views on bringing back Mason Greenwood
Sir Jim Ratcliffe had recently left the door open for Greenwood’s return to Old Trafford
Greenwood has not played for United since January 2022, when he was arrested
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Mail Sport understands that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS will make the final decision on Greenwood’s future.
A source told The Sun: ‘His team-mates would not be opposed to him returning to Old Trafford.
‘They know all about the background and understand how controversial it would be to have him back. Their decision is a football decision, pure and simple.
‘United have struggled to score goals this season and they need a player like Mason.
‘They see him scoring and scoring goals for Getafe every week.’ said the source.
In an interview last month, new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe hinted that the possibility of Greenwood’s return had not been completely ruled out.
Asked whether a new decision would be made about Greenwood, Ratcliffe said last month: “Yes, absolutely. We will make a decision and we will justify it.
‘He is a Manchester United footballer, so we are responsible for the football.’
Nevertheless, his potential return could cause internal strife, particularly among the women’s team, which is reportedly against the idea.