From the detailed Athletic article :I’ve missed the aspect of the story about pressure on the women’s team. What are they asking of them?
As part of the club’s plan for Greenwood’s reintegration with the first team, Arnold intended to record a video explaining the decision that would be shared both with staff and the general public. The proposed date for the announcement was Friday, August 4.
Arnold’s idea was that Greenwood would not make any appearances with the club’s charitable arm, the Manchester United Foundation, in the short to medium term.
The proposed announcement was, however, then pushed back, with a date at the end of this month now appearing more likely.
The Athletic has not been told the precise reason United have delayed but it has been reported widely that the club wished to inform key stakeholders of their decision ahead of going public. This would have included principal sponsors, the FAB and also members of the women’s team.
However, several key players for the United women’s team, including goalkeeper Mary Earps and captain Katie Zelem, remain on international duty with England at the World Cup in Australia. England will play in the final against Spain on Sunday.
One theory, therefore, is that United have simply delayed the formalities until their women’s players return to the UK.