As Manchester United embarks on a critical transfer window, one player who may not remain with the team is Mason Greenwood. The young forward, who has been enveloped in controversy recently, has reportedly received a potential reprieve from former Manchester United and current AS Roma manager, Jose Mourinho.
Reliable sources in England have alleged that Mourinho has reached out to Greenwood, extending an opportunity for a "second chance" within the realm of Italian Serie A. According to an anonymous source, the veteran coach communicated directly with both Greenwood and his father.
"Mourinho advised Mason that the optimal escape from his predicament is to get back into the game, assuring him that the controversies will eventually subside," the source informed the English press.
The outreach from Mourinho has apparently been a morale booster for Greenwood, who is reportedly eager to return to play and is awaiting Manchester United's verdict on his future.
Mourinho's intervention does not come as a shock to Greenwood's loyalists as it was Mourinho himself who ushered the young striker into the limelight. The Portuguese tactician included Greenwood in the first team during their preseason US tour in July 2018.
Greenwood quickly made a name for himself among the United faithful, demonstrating considerable promise during his initial 53 matches with the team. The budding star found the back of the net 17 times during the 2019-20 season, with 10 of those goals in the Premier League.
However, Greenwood's promising trajectory took a steep downturn in early 2022 when he was detained on suspicion of sexual assault and violence against his girlfriend Harriet Robson. The incident's exposure on social media resulted in EA Sports removing Greenwood from its popular FIFA series, and Nike terminated its sponsorship of the player.
Sources recently reported that charges against Greenwood have been dismissed and that Manchester United is contemplating a loan arrangement for the forward that could last up to a year. Italy, Spain, and Turkey were mentioned as possible destinations for Greenwood, with Mourinho's AS Roma appearing to be the most likely option.
While a connection from Greenwood's past might provide an unexpected lifeline, it remains uncertain whether a loan agreement between Manchester United and AS Roma will materialize for the beleaguered forward.
