United “confident” of agreeing blockbuster deal with midfield genius, fans will be buzzing – report

Manchester United are desperate to add to their midfield reserves in the summer, but INEOS are well aware that holding on to certain stars could be just as important. This explains why the Red Devils are ready to break their wage structure to secure Bruno Fernandes’s commitment to a new deal amid interest from Saudi Arabia. The club is also keen to retain Kobbie Mainoo, who was close to quitting when Ruben Amorim was in charge. But with Michael Carrick here, and a place in the starting XI almost guaranteed, it is clear that he no longer has the same wish. Kobbie Mainoo contract update However, contract disputes remain between both parties, the details of which have been relayed by The Peoples Person earlier. Football Insider have now claimed that despite the breakdown in talks, United remain confident of agreeing a long-term deal with the Carrington graduate. “Manchester United are “confident” of agreeing a new contract with Kobbie Mainoo despite talks over an extension having stalled in recent weeks. “Initial doubts over his future emerged due to his lack of playing time under Ruben Amorim, but contract talks are not believed to have progressed since his dismissal. Kobbie Mainoo happy under Carrick “All parties remain keen to extend his stay at Old Trafford. Mainoo’s current contract is set to expire in 2027 and he will have one year remaining in the summer, but talks are expected to take place as Man United accelerate their transfer plans. “Mainoo is believed to be happy at Man United now that he is playing more regularly, and will be keen to extend his deal despite talks not yet having advanced.” Kobbie Mainoo has started every game since Carrick arrived, and despite a recent slump in form, he remains key to the club’s plans moving forward. His current deal ends in 2027, but the 20-time English league champions hold the option of extending it by a year. The midfielder is keen to earn close to what the club’s high earners are getting, and INEOS might be forced to oblige given his current importance. Feature image Stu Forster via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Ayantan Chowdhury After failing to become a professional footballer, Ayantan switched to the next best thing: writing about the greatest football club in the world. He has extensive sports journalism experience, having worked for over 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25