Manchester United have now made up their mind to sell Kobbie Mainoo for the right price
Last night again brought such a shock for Manchester United that it shook every supporter. United were knocked out by League Two team Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup. The match ended 2-2, but Grimsby won 12-11 in the penalty shootout. In the first half, Charles Vernam and Tyrell Warren opened up United’s defence and gave them a 2-0 lead.
In the second half, Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire came back and equalised, but in the shootout, Grimsby’s goalkeeper Christy Pym, who himself has been a United supporter since childhood, became a hero by making a decisive save. This defeat has put more pressure on coach Ruben Amorim. The atmosphere was already negative due to not winning in the first two matches of the Premier League, and now this defeat has taken United’s condition further down.
Kobbie Mainoo’s situation and possible departure
Amidst these disappointing results, another news has increased the discussion. Reports are saying that United are now seriously considering selling Kobbie Mainoo. This midfielder, just 20 years old, is considered one of the most talented players to have come out of Carrington’s academy.
Manchester United have now made up their mind to sell Kobbie Mainoo for the right price.
Manchester United have decided to sell Kobbie Mainoo
The way he has progressed in the last five years, it seemed that he would become the centre of the midfield in the coming years. Amorim played him for the entire 90 minutes in the Carabao Cup match against Grimsby, but it is expected that he will return to the bench again in the next Premier League match against Burnley. This indicates that Mainoo is unlikely to get a regular chance in Amorim’s plans.
Meanwhile, there is also news that Chelsea showed interest in Mainoo in January, but at that time, United had priced him at around £70 million, due to which the deal did not move forward. Now the situation has changed. According to Caught Offside, there are indications from within the club that they may be willing to sell Mainoo if an offer of £45 million comes in. This move is even more surprising given United’s declining form and Amorim’s dwindling popularity. On one hand, the team are losing their identity and confidence, on the other hand, there is talk of selling the player considered to be its future.
The Englishman is a composed midfielder with strong ball control, sharp vision, and the ability to dictate tempo under pressure. His maturity at just 20 shows promise for leadership in midfield. With consistent game time, he can grow into a cornerstone, providing creativity, stability, and long-term reliability. Meanwhile, Turkish champions Galatasaray have explored the potential availability of Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana.
Is selling Mainoo the right decision?
As supporters, the question that keeps coming to mind is whether this decision is right. Mainoo is just 20; he has shown courage even in difficult situations and has brought maturity on the field. If such a player is being sold just because Amorim is not giving him a chance to play regularly, then it could prove to be the biggest mistake of the club. £45 million may seem attractive in today’s circumstances, but in the future, when Mainoo will be at the peak of his career, we will surely regret that we let him go.
The truth is that if Amorim and the club’s management don’t give him regular game time, he will eventually find a new home rather than extend his contract. United’s identity have always been built on the academy players. If we lose a gem like Mainoo, we will be ruining a huge part of our future. So the most important thing right now is to keep him and give him the faith he deserves. In other news, Newcastle make contact with Manchester United to ask about the midfield star.