Mason Greenwood offered international return as boss says he would 'love' to have Manchester United as striker

Mason Greenwood has been told that head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson will welcome him to the international team in Jamaica.

The 22-year-old is currently on loan from United in Getafe, where he has contributed seven goals and five assists in all competitions this season.

And Jamaica coach Hallgrimsson is interested in calling up the striker and has revealed that he has spoken to Greenwood.

It was reported earlier this season that Jamaica were interested in speaking to the United loanee about an international call-up.

Greenwood qualifies for Jamaica through his father.

Although he has a cap to Englandwould be allowed to change allegiance under FIFA rules.

“I don't really like to talk about 'what if', but this, of course, comes to mind,” Hallgrimsson said. The Athletic.

“I would love to have him on my team. Like all coaches, I would like to have the best players on our team, but it always depends on the player himself if he wants to do it.”

Greenwood has been in good form since arriving in LaLiga last summer, with the player attract interest of Atlético de Madrid and Barcelona.

United revealed in August that the striker would not play for the club again before leaving on loan to Getafe.

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It paves the way for a permanent exit at the end of the season.

United's decision followed an internal investigation following the case against Greenwood, who denied all charges of attempted rape, assault resulting in actual bodily harm and controlling and coercive behaviour. were abandoned by the Crown Prosecution Service last February.

When asked if Greenwood's legal case would have any impact on a Jamaican decision, Hallgrimsson commented: “That will then be up to the Federation.

“It is not the coach who is going to answer for something like this. I am not an expert in this.

“I just look at the person. I think what has happened in the year and a half since it happened is worse than I can imagine, being in the press and on social media.

“I can only imagine what he's been going through. The case went through stages and was dismissed, so it's not my place or anyone else's place to judge him on that.

“It was none other than Jesus Christ who said: those who are without sin must cast the first stone.

“No matter what happens, everyone deserves at least a second chance. And he knows that all eyes are on him.

“So it's a lot of pressure and I'm happy for the player coming back because it's probably a trauma.

“It's difficult to recover, so at least I give him my support. He must have a strong mentality to start playing again and start playing so well.”