Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo reportedly wants around £200,000-a-week to put pen to paper on a new deal at Old Trafford.
Mainoo signed a new contract last year which ties him to United until June 2027 but the player has been in talks with the club over fresh terms to extend his stay further.
The 19-year-old is also looking for terms that reflect his status as one of the team’s most important players and an established England international.
A recent report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that negotiations between Mainoo’s camp and United are at a stalemate, drawing the attention of interested parties including Premier League rivals Chelsea.
The Blues are thought to be in pole position to land Mainoo in case he parts ways with United this month or in the summer transfer window.
However, it’s understood that the Red Devils wish is to reach an agreement with their homegrown star, who is also keen to carry on under the stewardship of Ruben Amorim.
The Daily Mail have provided a slight update on the situation, indicating that Mainoo wants £200,000 per week.
According to the news outlet, “A year ago, the prospect of United letting their two academy stars [Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho] leave was unthinkable. Along with Rasmus Hojlund, they were seen as untouchable.”
“Now the situation is rather different with United desperately trying to generate income to comply with profit and sustainability rules. Under the regulations, homegrown players are worth 100 per cent profit on the balance sheet and worth roughly four times as much as other players.”
“Their hand may be forced over Mainoo if it becomes clear that he cannot agree terms over a new contract. The two sides are said to be far apart in negotiations with Mainoo wanting around £200,000-a-week and United trying to drive down their wage bill by offloading big earners like Rashford, Casemiro and Antony.”
Mainoo is valued at £70million.
The Mail add that if United were given a choice, they’d prefer to sell Garnacho over Mainoo. Mainoo currently collects about £20,000 per week, excluding bonuses.
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