European heavyweights Bayern Munich have reportedly become the latest club to join the race for Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo.
Mainoo remains an important squad member after he broke onto the scene last season under Erik ten Hag.
United have been engaged in talks with Mainoo’s camp over a new deal, with his current contract set to expire in the summer of 2027.
However, a report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that the midfielder is in a stalemate with the club over the unsatisfactory terms they’ve offered him. It was stated that if he and United are unable to strike an agreement, Chelsea are prepared to pounce and land his signature.
Chelsea are thought to be the frontrunners to secure Mainoo’s services. A subsequent report claimed that the Carrington academy graduate wants £200,000-a-week, a sum that United consider somewhat excessive.
According to The Sun, Bayern Munich are also monitoring the situation and are keen on adding Mainoo to their ranks if he were to part ways with the Red Devils.
“Bayern Munich are set to join the race for Kobbie Mainoo, SunSport can reveal. The Manchester United midfielder could be on his way out of Old Trafford if the club are unable to afford his wage demands.”
“Chelsea are at the front of the queue for the midfielder, but SunSport has learned that the London club will not be the only side chasing him. German giants Bayern are also long-term admirers and are planning to make a move if he becomes available.”
“Despite Mainoo’s meteoric rise, the England star is one of their lowest earners and wants a ten-fold increase on his salary. Amorim knows the 19-year-old midfielder is a jewel in the Old Trafford crown.”
There have been suggestions that while United do not want to lose Mainoo, they could be tempted to cash in on him as his sale would represent pure profit in an accounting sense under the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.
Nevertheless, The Mirror note that United are confident they can strike a deal to keep hold of Mainoo, even as interest in him grows.
The Red Devils are back in action on Thursday when they host Southampton at Old Trafford.
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