Kobbie Mainoo is ready to reject a new contract from Manchester United to move abroad in the summer transfer window, with the Red Devils valuing him at £70 million.
According to a report by The Guardian, Kobbie Mainoo might not be at Manchester United beyond the summer transfer window. The English international is ready to snub the offer of a new deal from the Red Devils. Meanwhile, the Premier League outfit will demand around £70 million to part ways with the highly-rated midfielder, who will likely move abroad amid his links with Chelsea.
Kobbie Mainoo: Finding his feet at Manchester United
Kobbie Mainoo has established himself as one of the best young prospects in the Premier League since breaking into the first-team squad at Manchester United. The Englishman has been with the Red Devils for over a decade, joining the Premier League outfit as a nine-year-old. He rose through the ranks at the club before breaking into the first-team squad nearly two years ago.
The 19-year-old has gradually risen in stature at Manchester United, becoming a mainstay in the middle of the park. Mainoo has already turned out over 50 times thus far for Manchester United while chipping in with six goals and two assists.
However, the youngster’s long-term future at Old Trafford is uncertain, even though his contract has over two years left to run out. Talks between Manchester United and the English international have not progressed well, and the player’s wage demands might pose a problem. Nevertheless, Mainoo has no shortage of suitors pursuing his signature, with Chelsea among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
Summer exit on the cards?
Chelsea mulled over signing Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United this past winter before the deal failed to see the light of day. The continued interest is understandable, considering Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Andrey Santos face an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge.
So, Mainoo is a viable target for Chelsea, although the West London club might not satisfy the Manchester United prodigy’s wage demands either. The latest report claims that the 19-year-old Englishman is ready to snub a new contract at Manchester United to move abroad. Meanwhile, the Red Devils will demand around £70 million to part ways with him.
Widespread reports continue to contradict each other, with recent updates pointing to promising talks between the two parties. So, patience will be key for the fans and pundits alike as they wait to see what the future has in store for Mainoo and his Manchester United future.