Fabrizio Romano reveals where Kobbie Mainoo stands amid transfer speculation | OneFootball

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has found himself in the thick of a heated transfer battle as Ruben Amorim looks to keep the rising star at Old Trafford.

Earlier this month, The Peoples Person relayed that Chelsea have emerged as a favourite to sign Mainoo should he choose to leave Man United.

This speculation came amid the England international’s contract stalemate with United. It was reported that Mainoo is seeking a £200,000-a-week pay rate, which may prove challenging for the club to meet.

To add fuel to the fire, Bayern Munich allegedly joined the race to sign Mainoo, putting more pressure on United to close a deal swiftly.

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed where Mainoo stands with regards to his future, revealing what his fate may be as United look to keep him at the club.

“We’ve had many stories in recent days about the future of Kobbie Mainoo at Manchester United. He remains an important player for the club, which Ruben Amorim has confirmed publicly in his recent press conference,” Romano commented in his Daily Briefing.

“So, why this situation with Mainoo’s contract still not being signed? Already one year ago, January-February 2024, Man United tried to extend Mainoo’s contract, but then the whole structure changed. There have been plenty of changes internally at Manchester United, which means it’s different people negotiating the contract. This can be complicated when there are still important details to clarify and finalise,” Romano explained.

“There have been plenty of changes internally at Manchester United, which means it’s different people negotiating the contract. This can be complicated when there are still important details to clarify and finalise.”

“Still, United are relaxed about the situation. They are negotiating and they believe everything is under control, even if there are points to clarify in this new conversation.”

Finally, Romano confirmed the midfielder’s frame of mind: “Overall, Mainoo is happy at Manchester United and not desperate to leave at all, so conversations are ongoing to resolve his future at Old Trafford.”

Having broken into the first team last season under Erik ten Hag, Mainoo has become a staple member of United’s starting 11, with current manager Amorim placing a lot of importance on him.

Most recently, he played a pivotal role in leading United to an impressive penalty shootout win away at Arsenal in the FA Cup.

Still, his consistency over the course of the season is indisputable. Mainoo has completed 87% of his passes in the Premier League and 69% of long balls while averaging 2.4 tackles and 4.4 ball recoveries per game, proving his willingness to track back and support his defence. (Sofascore)

United will surely be hoping to keep him at the club as Amorim looks to build a promising squad that will secure United’s success over the long-term future.

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