DBasia.news – The legal case that is ensnaring Mason Greenwood not only threatens the continuation of his career. Jesse Lingard as his teammate at Manchester United was also affected.
As previously reported, Greenwood is currently undergoing legal proceedings for allegedly molesting Harriet Robson as his partner. He is currently at the Manchester United police station for questioning.
Manchester United responded to this situation by freezing Greenwood’s status from the first team. The 20-year-old even threatened to be fired if found guilty.
The Greenwood case in fact also influenced Manchester United’s transfer policy. The Red Devils finally chose to keep Lingard even though the player intended to go to Newcastle United.
Newcastle have not given up on getting Lingard’s services on loan until the end of the season. The additional bonus clause if you survive the relegation trap installed by Manchester United does not make The Magpies just quit.
Newcastle’s latest offer of £3 million plus a £4 million bonus has entered the Manchester United board of directors. They hope this proposal is accepted.
Lingard has also been openly interested in a move to Newcastle. He is said to have asked Ralf Rangnick’s blessing.
According to the Telegraph report, Manchester United ultimately held back Lingard’s departure. This has been conveyed directly to the player on the transfer deadline.
The case of Greenwood is a major consideration for Manchester United to arrest Lingard. They will indeed lack options in attack because they have already loaned Amad Diallo and Anthony Martial.
Lingard’s response to this decision is not yet known. But he certainly hopes to get more playing minutes in the rest of the 2021-2022 season.