MASON Greenwood is being encouraged to consider suing Man United after Benjamin Mendy successfully sued their rivals City.
Legal sources say there could be “potential implications” following Mendy’s victory.
The footie ace is to get £9million in wages which were withheld after he was charged with rape and sexual assault — of which he was later cleared.
His reps remain unhappy with United’s decision to get rid of him six months later.
They believe it affected his future earning ability and attractiveness to sponsors such as Nike, who ditched him after he was arrested.
A source said the club was prepared for legal action if Greenwood decided to try to launch a case.
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They said: “This is something that has been on the cards ever since criminal charges against Mason were dropped.
“The club has noted the Mendy case and the potential implications it has for them.
“But the two cases are fundamentally different.
“Mendy was suspended without pay by City, whilst Mason was suspended on full pay.
“If he were to launch legal action it would be for a loss of potential earnings.
“He was one of the hottest prospects in Europe.
“His suspension destroyed it all in an instant.
In March we told how Greenwood had liquidated his image rights company in an apparent nod to his lack of appeal to sponsors.
The source went on: “He could also claim for damage to his mental health.
“The Mendy case has emboldened those around Greenwood.
“They feel he was unfairly treated.
“But the club sought legal advice at every single stage and is prepared should he go through with it.”
Greenwood, now at Marseille, is expecting a second child with partner Harriet Robson.
It comes after a tribunal ruled Man City acted unlawfully when they stopped paying Mendy’s wages in 2021.
Judge Joanne Dunlop said the French defender, 30, was “ready and willing” to work.
We approached United for comment.
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