Mason Greenwood: Manchester United Outcast Speaks With Erik ten Hag Ahead of Potential Return

• Erik ten Hag reportedly called Mason Greenwood for the first time since his charges were dropped
• Manchester United are yet to decide on how to proceed with the delicate situation
• Greenwood is still under contract with the club but his return could pose foreseeable hitches

Erik ten Hag has provided the first indications that he might be willing to welcome Mason Greenwood back to his first-team squad.

Greenwood's sexual assault charges were dropped at the start of the month paving the way for his likely return to competitive football. Manchester United have taken caution with the matter, promising to provide a way forward once it's done with its internal processes.

But it has now emerged that Greenwood talked with ten Hag in a private phone conversation as the Sun reported. The publication indicated that the head coach explained to the striker that his chances of coming back into the fold rested with the club and not him(ten Hag).

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It is also the first time that ten Hag has talked to Greenwood since taking over the club last summer. Earlier communications had been done through a third party. The 21-year-old remains suspended by the club.

Greenwood's reaction

A source told the Sun that Greenwood was elated when ten Hag called. The former Ajax manager is said to have told him that it was the right thing for them to communicate and touch base.

It remains unclear when the Red Devils will have a clear framework on what to do with Greenwood. He remains contracted at Old Trafford until 2025 but his return could cause friction from within and beyond.

Manchester United Women against Greenwood

Sports Brief reported that Manchester United Women resent the idea that the teenage striker should be reintegrated into the squad.

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Alleged audio of Greenwood's alleged victim, which was widely circulated last year, has massively injured his reputation.

It also emerged that some players in the men's team are also not happy with the idea of reintegrating the 21-year-old back into the fold.

There are reportedly fears that Greenwood's readmission would derail the tremendous progress made under Erik ten Hag this season.