Manchester United have a major decision to make regarding Kobbie Mainoo who is no longer happy with his status at the club.
The 20-year-old enjoyed a meteoric breakthrough under Erik ten Hag’s tutelage, but he has been enduring a steep fall from grace since the arrival of Ruben Amorim. The Englishman has been struggling to carve himself a prominent role in the Portuguese manager’s 3-4-2-1 playing system.
In a recent press conference, Amorim revealed that Mainoo must ‘fight’ for his place in the team against Man United captain, Bruno Fernandes.
Kobbie Mainoo’s lack of playing time pushing him out of Man Utd
Needless to say, the young midfielder has been on the losing side of this duel thus far, as he failed to earn a single playing minute in the first two rounds of the Premier League.
Despite being an academy product of the club and a fan favourite at Old Trafford, Mainoo’s frustrating situation has fuelled his desire to leave the club, according to several sources. Although he didn’t hand in a transfer request, the midfielder is willing to consider offers in the remaining days of the summer transfer session, explains The Athletic journalist David Ornstein.
Nevertheless, Man United insider Sully has some reassuring news, as he insists that the youngster isn’t going anywhere this summer.
In his latest update for the Centre Devils, the journalist revealed that INEOS have no desire to sell Mainoo, especially at this late stage of the summer.
Why Kobbie Mainoo will stay at Man United
Amorim currently has four midfielders at his disposal, and unless a new addition arrives, none of the current options is expected to leave.
Moreover, the source understands that Man Utd’s management will try to ease Mainoo’s concerns by holding talks with his representatives in the coming days.
| Kobbie Mainoo’s stats by coach | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Erik ten Hah | 44 | 5 | 1 |
| Kobbie Mainoo | 28 | 2 | 1 |
The England international is tied to the Red Devils with a contract until June 2027, but the two parties haven’t been able to find a breakthrough in their negotiations. In the meantime, the midfielder remains one of the first team’s lowest earners, which is yet another factor that could drive him away from Carrington.
