Manchester United get Mason Greenwood advice as transfer update emerges

Rio Ferdinand has said he would need a conversation with Mason Greenwood to "find out where his head is at" before deciding on the forward's future at Manchester United.

The 22-year-old joined Getafe on a season-long loan in September following a period of 19 months without playing for United after he was charged by Greater Manchester Police with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault.

However, all charges against Greenwood were eventually dropped and he subsequently made the move to Spain at the start of the 2023/24 season to resume his playing after United insisted there would be "difficulties with him recommending his career" at Old Trafford.

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The forward has 12 months left on his current deal and Serie A giants Juventus are in talks with United over a move, with Napoli also be interested in the one-cap England international. MEN Sport understands Greenwood won't play for United again after the botched attempt to reintegrate the academy graduate last summer and he looks set for a move to Italy, with progress made over a permanent departure.

When asked about Greenwood's future at Old Trafford, Ferdinand insisted it should be a "club decision rather than a one-person decision".

"I would need a conversation with him as well and find out where his head is at. [To] find out the temperature around the club" six-time Premier League winner Ferdinand told MailSport. "I would probably even have communication with the right supporters’ groups as well. I think it is a real club decision rather than a one-person decision."

In August 2023, the Manchester United Supporters' Trust criticised the club for its handling of Greenwood's future after a lengthy, seven-month review into the forward's conduct. The supporters' group insisted "the complete lack of consultation with fans even with respect to process added fuel to the fire" and "reflected poorly on the club".

In February, meanwhile, United's new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe insisted it was "quite clear" the club would have to make a fresh decision on Greenwood's future this summer.