Manchester United would reportedly be willing to sell Kobbie Mainoo in the latter stages of the summer transfer window if they receive an offer of £45m for the academy product.
Mainoo has been an unused substitute against Arsenal and Fulham in the early stages of the 2025-26 Premier League campaign, with head coach Ruben Amorim preferring other options in that area of the field.
The 20-year-old did play the full 90 minutes against Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup on Wednesday night, but he is expected to be back on the bench for Saturday's Premier League game with Burnley.
There is currently a host of speculation surrounding Mainoo's future, with a number of clubs believed to be considering moving for him before the summer transfer deadline.
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are both thought to be interested in loan moves, while Brighton & Hove Albion have allegedly been in touch over a possible permanent deal for the Englishman.
Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo on May 4, 2025
Man United 'willing to sell' Mainoo for £45m this summer
According to The Athletic, Man United had previously set a valuation of £70m for Mainoo, having been approached by Chelsea during the January transfer window.
However, the report claims that the 20-time English champions would now be willing to accept £45m.
Mainoo is believed to favour a move abroad if he does leave, with Bayern Munich also said to be admirers, although it is unclear whether the Bundesliga champions are preparing a late offer.
The midfielder's existing contract with the Red Devils is due to expire in June 2027, and discussions over a new deal have stalled, with the club not thought to be willing to meet his wage demands.
Mainoo has a record of seven goals and three assists in 73 appearances for Man United, and he showed a lot of early promise at Old Trafford, but he is currently struggling to earn Amorim's full trust.
Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo in action against Grimsby Town on August 27, 2025
How did Mainoo perform against Grimsby?
Mainoo was one of Man United's better performers against Grimsby, coming up with an assist, while he had 81 touches and finished with a pass success rate of 82%, according to Sofascore.
The midfielder also provided two key passes and created one big chance, while he won both of his aerial duels and was not dribbled past on a single occasion.
Man United were dumped out of the EFL Cup on penalties by the League Two side following a 2-2 draw, but Mainoo was undoubtedly one of the most productive players in a red shirt.
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