Why Mason Greenwood made flying visit to Man Utd's Carrington base but did not join pre-season training - explained

Greenwood's future at Manchester United has been uncertain since the winger was suspended by the club in January 2022 having been accused of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Although the charges against him were discontinued in February 2023, Greenwood was loaned to La Liga side Getafe last summer and is expected to move on permanently now the transfer window is open again. Following the expiry of his loan, the forward returned to Carrington on Monday but he has not joined United's pre-season training.

According to The Athletic, Greenwood attended the training centre to continue working on negotiations regarding his departure from Old Trafford. During a meeting with the club's football leadership team, Greenwood had a positive conversation over carrying on his career elsewhere. The 22-year-old then departed again without joining his Man Utd colleagues on the grass.

Greenwood reportedly has interest from French side Marseille and Serie A side Lazio over a permanent move after Getafe pulled out from the race very early on due to the Red Devils' asking price.

As per reports over the past week, the forward has set a deadline for the Red Devils to sort his situation out as he wants to know where he will be plying his trade as clubs begin their pre-season preparations.