Now the boss believes Greenwood is ready to make the step up permanently, particularly given the club’s qualification for the Europa League.
"Mason will definitely play more games," Solskjaer said.
“And he has grown over the summer. I think his confidence has grown a lot after that Cardiff game because he was our best player in that game.
"If you saw the end of the last session yesterday, Mason was bang bang bang, three chances, three goals. Against Cardiff he could have had five goals.
Man Utd boss Solskjaer hinted Greenwood could put pressure on Rashford this season (Image: GETTY)
Man Utd striker Rashford feels as if Greenwood can challenge him (Image: GETTY)
Rashford recently signed a new Man Utd contract (Image: GETTY)
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"A striker who gets into a good vein of form will score goals."
Marcus Rashford will be the club’s number one striker next season.
Solskjaer is believed to have already informed Romelu Lukaku that he will be second choice.
That’s said to be pivotal in his decision to question his future at Old Trafford amid interest from Inter Milan.