Man Utd team-mates prepared to welcome Mason Greenwood back after seeing England international forward star on loan at Getafe

The 22-year-old forward has not played for the Red Devils since January 2022, following his arrest on suspicion of attempted rape, assault and coercive and controlling behaviour. Those charges were dropped in February 2023.

Greenwood was loaned out to Getafe a few months later, and the one-cap England international has impressed in La Liga. He is said to have attracted interest from the likes of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, with a big-money transfer in the summer of 2024 being touted.

United, though, have Greenwood tied to a contract through to 2025 and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, following his acquisition of a 25 per cent stake at Old Trafford, has not ruled out a return to Manchester. It is now being suggested that first-team players would be willing to work with Greenwood again.

The Sun claims to have been told by a source that: “His team-mates would not be against 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 footballing one, pure and simple. United have struggled to score goals this season and they need a player like Mason. They’re watching him score and create goals for Getafe every week.”

Greenwood is now settled in Spain with partner Harriet and their baby daughter. He has stopped short of making public comment on his future, with the offer of a clean slate at Old Trafford having previously been opposed by prominent figures in the United women’s camp.