Journalist details the expected Period of Mason Greenwood's return to United's squad

Mason Greenwood hasn't played for Manchester United in 16 long months, but his future with the team may be about to become clear.

The player's problems have been well-documented, and as a result, the Red Devils have decided to suspend him from all football-related activities.

The club can sit down with the player and go over their options when the 2022–23 season ends following this Saturday's FA Cup final against neighborhood rivals Man City.

Those conversations will need to be handled with the utmost care and attention due to how delicate they are.

There is currently no indication of the club's decision about whether to keep Greenwood on as a valued employee or to accept the termination of his employment agreement and send him on his way.

Erik ten Hag praised Greenwood's front-man skills in an interview with The Times (subscription required), saying that he "showed in the past that he is capable of doing that" (front role, scoring 36 goals in 130 games), but made it clear that any following decision is not his to make.

Simon Stone from BBC Sport also tweeted that after the FA Cup final is over, attention will turn to Greenwood's predicament.

"Once Saturday is out of the way, there will be a focus on the issue around Greenwood and how Man Utd deal with it.

— Simon Stone (@sistoney67) May 30, 2023

How United respond to this particular situation will determine how much, if any, reputational harm they sustain.

The club has continued to suspend the 21-year-old since his arrest in January 2022 on charges of attempted rape and assault.

After being detained and charged, Greenwood later had the charges withdrawn in February 2023. Before deciding on his future, United has been conducting an internal probe.

His future is still a subject of rumors, despite reports of numerous bids from foreign teams.

Juventus is rumored to have contacted Greenwood's agent about a potential long-term loan arrangement. Turkish clubs and AC Milan and Roma have also expressed interest.

Mason Greenwood reportedly informed friends that he won't ever play for the club again, according to a report in The Sun from April.

Before returning, he might be made to give a TV interview and go to counseling, according to rumors. Before such a choice is taken, however, fan organizations, sponsors, and the women's team would be consulted.