But Neymar's potential United arrival can be dangerous news for Mason Greenwood, whose future on the membership is up within the air amid an ongoing investigation.

If Greenwood stays a United participant as soon as his suspension is lifted, he'll return to the fold to a much-more aggressive attacking division than what he left. Neymar would make that side all of the harder.

But if a deal to signal Neymar is wrapped up earlier than his comeback, the membership's house owners might view the 21-year-old as surplus to necessities.

United face a attainable backlash from some followers if they permit him to renew his profession at Old Trafford and that PR drama could possibly be thought of an pointless distraction, with loads of younger forwards at Ten Hag's disposal.

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