The latest Man Utd transfer news and contract updates in the January window.
The 20-year-old was unhappy with his current deal and had doubts over his long-term prospects at the club amid a reduced playing role under previous head coach Ruben Amorim. Mainoo had a loan request rejected in the final days of the summer window and was also open to a temporary exit this month when Amorim was still head coach.
Mainoo has been given a revitalised role under Michael Carrick and is expected to play a key role at Old Trafford for the remainder of the season. United have made it clear they view the academy graduate as a crucial part of their long-term future regardless of who becomes permanent head coach in the summer, and they hope to tie Mainoo down to a new and improved contract.
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Romano issues Mainoo contract update
Manchester United are set to refresh their midfield department this year after it was announced Casemiro would leave the club at the end of the season. The 33-year-old will leave as a free agent when his contract expires, with United set to be in the market for two players in the position.
Another key aspect will be to keep hold of Kobbie Mainoo, with United hopeful they will be able to agree a new contract with the 20-year-old after his immediate change in fortunes under Michael Carrick. It might take a while for an agreement to be reached, but notorious transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano claims it is a growing priority for the club.
"Casemiro leaves Manchester United, but this also means that Manchester United want to give space to Kobbie Mainoo," he said in his latest YouTube video. "After rejecting loan proposals in August, After rejecting loan proposals in January, Manchester United remain keen on extending the contract and signing a new contract with Kobbie Mainoo. Different terms, different salary.
"Kobbie Mainoo is very happy with Michael Carrick. Michael Carrick very happy with Kobbie Mainoo. He finally started a Premier League game, so completely different feeling with a new manager. Now, if this is going to continue, Manchester United, are prepared to discuss a new contract with Kobbie Mainoo.
“They believe the contract, especially after the decision to part ways with Casemiro at the end of the season, is really one of the priorities. Contract talks to continue, Kobbie Mainoo is more than happy to stay if he is playing. It is going to take some time, but Man United's intention is to show their confidence in Kobbie Mainoo."
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