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Man Utd could conduct an important piece of business once the January transfer window has closed.
The 20-year-old has been rejuvenated under the guidance of new head coach Michael Carrick and played a key role in their recent victories over both Man City and Arsenal. Mainoo did not start a Premier League match under Ruben Amorim this season, but has been given an amplified role in the first team since he was sacked earlier in the month.
Mainoo saw a loan request rejected in the final days of the summer window and was also eager to leave on a temporary deal this month if his playing time did not improve. The academy graduate never wanted to leave United permanently but knew he had to play regularly for both his personal development and his hopes of being named in the England World Cup squad. With a key role under Carrick, the midfielder is happy once again and could commit his long-term future to his boyhood club.
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United plan Mainoo contract talks
Manchester United contract talks with Kobbie Mainoo reached a standstill under Ruben Amorim, with the youngster unconvinced over his long-term role at the club. The 20-year-old had no desire to sign a new deal while Amorim was in charge and needed assurances over his development if he were to remain at Old Trafford.
The early signs are promising, and although United plan to refresh their midfield options this summer, Mainoo is already a lot happier under Michael Carrick and is set to restart negotiations over a potential new deal. That plan has been reiterated by Fabrizio Romano, who claims talks will begin once the January transfer window has closed next week.
"Michael Carrick is doing a fantastic job, two games in charge, beating Arsenal, beating Man City. Two starts for Kobbie Mainoo, the foundation of Manchester United is this kind of player. He is doing that with facts. Kobbie Mainoo is starting, he is showing his quality once again," Romano said in his latest YouTube video.
"Now I can confirm to you that as soon as the market will close, Man United will start pushing for Kobbie Mainoo new contract. His current contract is not expiring anytime soon, so they are in control of the situation, but they want to show full trust in Kobbie Mainoo. With a new contract, longer deal and a better salary.
"The player never wanted to leave Manchester United on a permanent deal, he just wanted to play. It was always a loan, Napoli almost had a deal done for a straight loan option, no buy option, no obligation, he was always going to return to Manchester United. Now a new contract is going to be the topic."
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