Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is yet to sign a new deal at Old Trafford despite holding talks, and according to the Daily Mail, there are 'lingering issues' as they look to tie the youngster down.
Mainoo endured a difficult start to the season under Ruben Amorim, with the Portuguese manager seemingly not fancying the young midfielder.
Under Michael Carrick, Mainoo appears a lot more settled, and he's starting to flourish once again in the middle of the park.
Mainoo signed a new contract at Old Trafford back in 2023, but considering he was just 17 years old at the time, his salary won't be even nearly in line with what his fellow team-mates are earning.
If Mainoo is going to be playing week-in-week-out under Carrick, then there's no doubt he deserves a contract that is in line with what regular midfielders in the Premier League are receiving.
Kobbie Mainoo Contract Update at Man Utd
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According to a report from the Daily Mail, there are 'lingering issues' between Mainoo's camp and the United hierarchy after he agreed to compromise on his new salary, but he didn't hear back from the club until Amorim's exit at the beginning of the year.
The report confirms that Mainoo earns significantly less than some of his team-mates, and with the England international now becoming a key player under Carrick, it's unclear if he'd be willing to accept similar terms now.
Mainoo wanted to leave the club ahead of the January transfer window, but he's now more settled after Carrick's appointment.
It's claimed that some of United's Premier League rivals are monitoring his situation at the moment, so they need to try and tie him down as soon as possible.
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He could stay beyond the summer.
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To have an academy graduate flourishing week-in-week-out is part of United's DNA, and Mainoo is in the side on merit after some of his performances since Carrick has arrived.
Mainoo has also flourished under previous managers, and it was seemingly only Amorim who didn't believe he was worthy of a place in the starting XI.
It won't be a good look if United allow Mainoo to depart and he takes his game to the next level at another Premier League club. The supporters at Old Trafford are desperate to see academy graduates in the senior squad, and Mainoo has already shown he's capable of playing at Premier League level.
How Much Mainoo Earns Compared to Man Utd Team-Mates
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GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT to compare Mainoo's current wage at Old Trafford to his Manchester United team-mates.
Here’s how Kobbie Mainoo stacks up in Manchester United’s wage hierarchy (based on reported weekly pay figures):
£25,000/week – Mainoo earns roughly £25k per week (≈ £1.3m per year), making him one of United’s lowest-paid senior players.
Top earners (approx): Casemiro ~£350k, Bruno Fernandes ~£300k, Matheus Cunha ~£180k, Mason Mount & Luke Shaw ~£150k.
Mid-range players like Onana, Ugarte and Martinez earn £120k+.
Lower bracket: Mainoo sits below less experienced pros like Altay Bayındır (~£35k).
Overall ranking: He is among the bottom ~5 earners in the squad, reflecting his youth and current contract status.