Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood has welcomed comparisons with Robin van Persie.

Greenwood, who is preparing for his third full season with United, was asked about the comparison with the former Netherlands striker in a question and answer session with the club's official website and took it in his stride.

"It's nice if people think I play like him and shoot like him a little bit. For an all-time great like him, it's nice to have that little thing that people say," he said.

Greenwood added: "I used to watch him at United and obviously at Arsenal as well. He's a good quality striker. I've watched a lot of football games and a lot of Premier League strikers and obviously pick up a few things and watch a few clips. It's a nice little comparison."