Mason Greenwood has been told he will not return to training at Manchester United until next season at the earliest with the club’s internal investigation into his arrest on rape charges unlikely to be completed before the summer.
Mason Greenwood is understood to have held extensive talks with Manchester United officials in recent weeks in which he has emphasized his desire to return as soon as possible and stressed his commitment to remaining at Old Trafford.
Manchester United are adamant that they will not be rushed into making a decision in relation to Mason Greenwood, and are continuing to conduct due diligence into the circumstances surrounding his arrest and his off-field conduct.
Manchester United are understood to be split on the issue of Mason Greenwood, with staff in the football department arguing he should be given a second chance, but commercial executives more wary amidst concerns over the potential damage to their reputation.