Mason Greenwood remains suspended by Man United despite being named on list of U21 players

Manchester United insist Mason Greenwood remains suspended despite being included in an official squad for the 2022-23 season.

The 20-year-old has not been named in the 25-man squad but is on a list of U21 players who are eligible to play for the first team in the Premier League this season.

But that it is no indication there has been a change in his circumstances, which sees him face allegations that he raped, sexually assaulted and threatened to kill an 18-year-old student.

The Man United star's bail was extended at a private hearing at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court in June, having been arrested in January after images and videos were posted online.

He was also later quizzed on suspicion of making threats to kill as he spent three nights in cells at a Greater Manchester police station.

Greenwood - who however has not been included in United's squad for the Europa League this term - was released on conditional bail and has been extended twice since.

However police did not specify when it would run out after the closed court hearing in June.

A GMP spokesperson said: 'As the outcome of bail reviews does not impact the progression of investigations, Greater Manchester Police will not be providing any further updates in relation to this case until the suspect is charged or released facing no further action.'

Greenwood's player profile has remained online since his arrest but the club have blocked fans from buying shirts with his name and No 11 on the back.

But United are contractually bound to continue paying Greenwood's £75,000-a-week salary.

His last appearance for the club came in a 1-0 win against West Ham on 22 January.

He made his only appearance for England debut against Iceland in September 2020 but was then sent home for breaching Covid guidelines.

Greenwood, who has scored 22 goals in 83 appearances for United, has not played for his country since.

Police arrested Greenwood on 30 January after seeing a woman reporting claims of physical violence and sexual threats on social media.

Officers had arrived at Greenwood's £14,000-a-month mansion in Bowdon, Greater Manchester and were later seen questioning neighbours.

The England international was originally held on suspicion of raping and attacking a woman as he was grilled by detectives.

While in custody, he was re-arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill his alleged victim before he was released on bail.

Nike dumped Greenwood without receiving a penny of compensation, Sportsmail exclusively revealed in February, and Electronic Arts confirmed his removal from active squads on its FIFA 22 game.