United have clear transfer plan as shock PL club storms into January race for Mainoo – report

Manchester United’s transfer stance has been revealed as Everton consider making a January loan move for Kobbie Mainoo, a new report has claimed. Mainoo could leave in January Kobbie Mainoo has found himself on the fringes this season, seemingly out of favour with United head coach Ruben Amorim. Mainoo has yet to start a Premier League game this season, only managing 212 top-flight minutes. His only start of the campaign came in the humiliating EFL Cup defeat to League Two outfit Grimsby Town. He asked to leave United during the final stretch of the summer transfer window but the club declined his request. He is believed to still be open to a January loan exit as he eyes a spot in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America. Amorim has often responded with irritation to questions about Mainoo’s future, offering little hope that the young midfielder’s situation will improve in the near term. Mainoo continues to be linked with a host of teams including Napoli, Juventus, Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid. A report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that there are as many as 12 clubs vying for the 20-year-old’s signature. Now, journalist Ben Jacobs has revealed that Everton are another interested party in Mainoo as January looms. However, United have no interest in letting the academy graduate join a league rival. Mainoo transfer update Jacobs wrote in his GIVEMESPORT newsletter, “West Ham and Everton are both open to a loan deal for the 20-year-old under the right circumstances.” “But sources suggest United would ideally prefer to do a deal with a foreign club if a temporary exit is sanctioned.” Everton’s pursuit of Mainoo could gain urgency with Idrissa Gueye set to be unavailable during the Africa Cup of Nations while on duty with Senegal. United return to action on Sunday when they go away to Aston Villa. Featured image Jan Kruger 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 Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!