Fabrizio Romano via YouTube.
Manchester United have made a substantial call over the future of Kobbie Mainoo.
On Wednesday, Fabrizio Romano revealed that the club made plans to meet with Mainoo, his agent and Ruben Amorim to get to the bottom of his current Old Trafford predicament following reports he was actively pursuing a move elsewhere.
The youngster was said to have opened the door to a late summer departure after not featuring for a single minute in the first two Premier League fixtures of the campaign.
He would go on to play the entirety of United’s second-round Carabao Cup encounter that night, although the real question will be whether he retains a place in the XI when the side hosts Burnley on Saturday afternoon.
United block Kobbie Mainoo’s request to leave on loan
Last night, it seems as though David Ornstein (and subsequently, Romano) verified the outcome of the mid-week discussions between Mainoo and club chiefs.
The transfer expert revealed that the 20-year-old had informed United of his desire to leave on loan before Monday’s deadline, but saw his requests rebuffed.
He had reportedly made it clear that he didn’t want to complete a permanent move elsewhere, assuring fans that he still sees his future in M16.
Mainoo poised to stay in final days of window
However, the key decision-makers have blocked any prospective loan, instead telling Mainoo he’s expected to stay and fight for a place under Amorim.
Romano adds that over 15 suitors have established their interest in signing the FA Cup winner, meaning he’d have his pick of the bunch if he were allowed to embark on a new, temporary venture elsewhere.
His contract currently runs until 2027, plus the option of an additional 12 months.
