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Mason Greenwood spotted training as Man Utd scramble to make decision on his future days before start of new season
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MASON Greenwood has been spotted training as Man Utd scramble to make a decision on his future at the club.
The 21-year-old striker was seen doing kicking a ball around and practising shooting with his pals.
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Greenwood, who became a father last month, was joined by his own dad at the public training ground.
The England star hasn't touched a ball for Utd since he was arrested for attempted rape, assault and coercive control last January.
He was charged last October with attempted rape, sexual assault and controlling behaviour, with a trial set for this November.
But those charges were dropped in February by the Crown Prosecution Service.
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Greenwood has remained "in limbo" about his future at the club after chiefs launched their own five-month probe into the claims.
No decision has been revealed on whether or not the star striker will return - even though the new season is just days away.
Manager Erik ten Hag and the majority of the first team have suggested they were open to the idea of bringing the Greenwood back.
But United’s women’s team were understood to have reservations, while sponsors were left concerned about being linked to the footballer.
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A source said previously: “All the players believe he deserves a second chance because he’s innocent in the eyes of the law.
"He didn’t have the opportunity to clear his name in court because the charges were dropped, so the players feel like he has been left in limbo.
“They know it will be difficult but they are willing to support him through it, and protect him.
“Some of the younger players came through the academy with him so there’s a loyalty to him.
“They know he’s made mistakes but the lads who’ve spoken to him say he’s grown up a lot in the past 18 months and will come back a lot wiser.”
It is not the first time Greenwood has been spotted training outside of Carrington.
In June he worked on his close control and shooting in a 90-minute session on an £85-an-hour pitch.
It was the first time he had been pictured at a training session since his arrest.
He had grown his hair since he was last pictured — and was not wearing Nike boots after the firm ended their sponsorship deal.
Greenwood joined Utd aged just six and rose through the ranks to land himself a regular spot on the first team.
In 2019, he became the youngest footballer to play for United in the Champions League when he took to the pitch aged 17.
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Greenwood has made 129 appearances in total for the Red Devils and netted 35 goals.
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