Man United are looking to sell a number players in the coming weeks, as they aim to raise funds for further signings to be made. The likes of Antony and Alejandro Garnacho are leading candidates to be sold, and another that has been linked with a move away is midfielder Kobbie Mainoo.
In recent weeks, it has been revealed that Man United are willing to sell Mainoo this summer, despite him having shown promise during his 72 appearances for the first team. However, the chances of a sale being done are looking increasingly slim.
Kobbie Mainoo to remain at Man United this summer
As per Football Insider, Mick Brown has revealed that clubs that had been in the race to sign Mainoo have now pulled their interest.
“I’ve always thought they should be keeping Mainoo. If it was down to me, I would be doing everything possible to keep the academy graduates at the club because that is what Man United has been built on over the years. But it has become clear that the club now don’t agree with that way of viewing things. Their stance has been that these players are all for sale if they can make a significant profit from them.
“Mainoo’s situation is a tricky one, because I think everybody was expecting him to go. It seems like the interest in him, whichever clubs that may have been from, has faded because nobody has given any indication that they’d be willing to meet his asking price.
“He’s a very, very talented player, so I expect they’ll be happy to keep him. He hasn’t been massively involved since Amorim came in, so maybe this will be a chance for him to establish himself in the starting XI. I just don’t think the interest is there at the moment, which is good for United as far as I’m concerned.”
On one hand, it makes sense for Mainoo to stay, given the potential he has shown over the last couple of seasons. However, he is not an ideal fit for Ruben Amorim’s system, which will be a worry for both parties. It will be interesting to see how things play out if he does remain at Old Trafford come the end of the summer transfer window.
I feel there should be a few more ahead of Mainoo to be sold. Casemiro,Mount, and others should be sold before him. I really don’t know why Amorim doesn’t think he is good enough for us. Our midfield has been bad since this past 2 years and selling McTominay made it even weaker. Mainoo was a breath of fresh air when he was introduced a couple of years ago, but we have failed to get him the right partner.
Fernandes moving back there will NOT fix this problem as he moves forward all the time. We need a midfielder who is full of running, can defend and attack and most of all can control the midfield. Mainoo is the closest we have to that sort of player, but I don’t think Fernandes would be the right man alongside him.
He is not Portuguese or Spanish.. we have now a coach who have been given all support – as a former Dutch man who wanted Dutch players. NO long term strategy in own talents
Can somebody help me!(Difference between Hojlund and Jackson?),I bet Amorim will be sacked before December if he continues with the so called Jackson deal to Man Untd. Why can’t he go for a free run Sesko deal?
This is a worrying report, selling players of Mainoos quality is saying to others that the pathway at United is to sell. Young talent might think twice about coming. Again it shows a business attitude not a footballing one, not a good sign and just a continuation of the Glazers philosophy concerning money above success on the pitch.
I bet amorim have to give Jordan Sancho chance to play for man UTD in next season beacuse Sancho is very good player and he is happy at treenground with many fans
It seems United are back to what Wanger used to do at Arsenal those days, business of money not trophy.
man utd should play forward football, pushing forward than the backward passes they normally play. very irritating
I think it will be very foolish of Man Utd to let go of a player of Mainoo’s caliber.. He’s a superb homegrown midfielder defensive & attack, distributes the ball very well, not prone to injuries yet & has a good eye for scoring beautiful goals. He’s still young with a bright future ahead of him. Why throw away such a gem & retain old toppies likes Macguire & Casemiro