![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/mason-greenwood-edges-closer-to-football-return-amid-50m-striker-swap-rumours/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/newspress-collage-22970680-1688740666333.jpg&description=MASON MOVE? Published : 16:30, 7 Jul 2023 Updated : 16:30, 7 Jul 2023 MASON Greenwood has edged closer to a return to football after Manchester United held talks for a loan move. Greenwood , 21, has not played since January last year when he was arrested after allegations of physical and sexual abuse. 5 Mason Greenwood, 21, has edged closer to a return to football Credit: Getty 5 Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund is said to be part of a loan deal for Greenwood Credit: AFP It has now emerged that Serie A club Atalanta are interested in signing the forward on loan, according to the Manchester Evening News . Manchester United football director John Murtough has reportedly held talks with the Italian side as part of a deal to sign Rasmus Hojlund . The Danish striker, 20, scored nine goals in 32 games last season and is one of United's targets this summer. Greenwood was charged with attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour, but the CPS dropped its case in February. The £75,000-a-week star has been suspended on full pay ever since. United bosses will rule on his future this month. And boss Erik ten Hag is said to be willing to let the Bradford -born player back in the squad. The club started their own investigation when claims against Greenwood came to light. Ten Hag will now decide what to do based on the findings and believes there is a place for the England international in the team, reports The Athletic . Negotiations over Greenwood's review have taken longer than expected with some speculating he'll be kicked to the curb, the outlet continued. However, it shows the club's "thoroughness and seriousness" during their investigation. The Sun understands most of his team-mates at Old Trafford would welcome him back into the dressing room if the club agrees. 5 Boss Erik ten Hag is said to be willing to let the Bradford-born player back in the squad Credit: Getty 5 Greenwood has not played since January last year Credit: AFP However, it could tri){kind=link}
MASON Greenwood has edged closer to a return to football after Manchester United held talks for a loan move.
Greenwood, 21, has not played since January last year when he was arrested after allegations of physical and sexual abuse.
It has now emerged that Serie A club Atalanta are interested in signing the forward on loan, according to the Manchester Evening News.
Manchester United football director John Murtough has reportedly held talks with the Italian side as part of a deal to sign Rasmus Hojlund.
The Danish striker, 20, scored nine goals in 32 games last season and is one of United’s targets this summer.