Having spent the last couple of months seeking a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo, in any other circumstances the return of Mason Greenwood could be seen as welcome news for Manchester United.
A rising star raised in the traditions of the club, an established first-team regular and a young man widely regarded as the best finisher at Old Trafford, who better to step into Ronaldo’s shoes following his acrimonious exit? In that sense, Greenwood certainly seems a more suitable fit than Wout Weghorst, the 6ft 6in Dutchman signed on loan from Burnley last month to help lead United’s attack.