Manchester United are within the ultimate section of talks relating to Mason Greenwood after deciding in opposition to releasing the 21-year-old, in accordance with reviews. The Red Devils allegedly have one ultimate settlement to choose earlier than making an announcement about Greenwood's Old Trafford future.

The Sun report that Greenwood has stepped up his coaching to arrange for a return to soccer and can stay a United participant, ending speak of a possible launch.

Erik ten Hag and his dressing room are mentioned to be supporting the No 11, who will both be a part of the Dutchman's squad or spend the 2023/24 season on mortgage.

A Sun supply mentioned: "Mason is working harder than ever on the training pitch.

"He's determined to return to the aspect as quickly as doable and desires to place the final 18 months behind him.

"Talks about his future are in the final phase, and the ­players and the manager are behind him.

"The solely factor that is still to be determined is whether or not he returns to first-team motion or goes out on a season-long mortgage."

Greenwood has been spotted stepping up his shooting practice on a training pitch this week, with his father and coach Andrew and newborn daughter present.

The report claims United coaches sent the drills to oversee his progress after serving an 18-month suspension.

Greenwood hasn't featured for United since his arrest in January last year before being later charged with attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour.

The Crown Prosecution Service dropped all charges against Greenwood in February, sparking conversation about his return to action.

Discussions between the Old Trafford top brass are nearing a conclusion, and there is hope for an announcement before the Premier League campaign kicks off against Wolves on Monday.

The Sun add that Greenwood would prefer to remain around Manchester, reluctant to relocate after his partner gave birth last month.

And it's claimed that plans are in place for the young forward's reintegration at Carrington, where he hasn't trained since his arrest.

"There's speak of buddying him up with teammates so he has a assist community round him. They need to ease him again gently and don't need him remoted," another Sun source said.

Ten Hag would likely welcome further attacking firepower in the coming weeks as he waits for new £72million striker Rasmus Hojlund and Anthony Martial to recover from their respective injuries.

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