![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/man-utd-considering-mason-greenwood-u-turn-after-fierce-online-backlash/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_GettyImages-1237745901.jpg&description=Mason Greenwood, 21, has not played for Manchester United since January 2022, with the club in "intense internal deliberation" over his future with Erik ten Hag's side Manchester United have been rocked by the backlash over the possibility of reinstating Mason Greenwood and are now reportedly considering a U-turn. United are yet to make a firm decision over the future of Greenwood, who has not played for the club since January 2022. They have been carrying out an internal investigation after charges of attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm were dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in February. The club released a statement on Wednesday following speculation that chief executive Richard Arnold had briefed club staff about the intention to bring Greenwood back into Erik ten Hag's squad. They denied a decision had been made either way and said 'intensive internal deliberation' was continuing. Manchester Evening News now reports that the ferocious reaction to Greenwood's potential return has led club executives to consider a U-turn. TV presenter Rachel Riley has been one of the most high-profile fans to voice their discontent, saying she would stop supporting the club were Greenwood to return, while banners were displayed at Old Trafford for the first game of the season against Wolves. The MEN reports that United are reluctant to address the matter ahead of the Premier League game against Tottenham on Saturday evening and before the Women's World Cup final between England and Spain on Sunday. Mirror Football have contacted the club to seek comment. Ahead of the trip to Tottenham, Ten Hag was asked whether he envisions Greenwood playing for him this season. He said: 'I am focussing on games, focussing on my team and focussing on the players who are available, for the rest I refer to the statement the club made.' Wednesday's statement read: "Following the dropping of all charges against Mason G){kind=link}
Mason Greenwood, 21, has not played for Manchester United since January 2022, with the club in “intense internal deliberation” over his future with Erik ten Hag’s side
Manchester United have been rocked by the backlash over the possibility of reinstating Mason Greenwood and are now reportedly considering a U-turn.
United are yet to make a firm decision over the future of Greenwood, who has not played for the club since January 2022. They have been carrying out an internal investigation after charges of attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm were dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in February.
The club released a statement on Wednesday following speculation that chief executive Richard Arnold had briefed club staff about the intention to bring Greenwood back into Erik ten Hag’s squad. They denied a decision had been made either way and said “intensive internal deliberation” was continuing.
Manchester Evening News now reports that the ferocious reaction to Greenwood’s potential return has led club executives to consider a U-turn. TV presenter Rachel Riley has been one of the most high-profile fans to voice their discontent, saying she would stop supporting the club were Greenwood to return, while banners were displayed at Old Trafford for the first game of the season against Wolves.