Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is open to leaving the club before the end of the summer transfer window, CaughtOffside understands.
The 20-year-old has long been regarded as a big talent coming through at Man Utd, but he’s fallen down the pecking order since Ruben Amorim took over as manager.
Sources with links to the agents industry have now informed CaughtOffside that there is the clear sense that Mainoo may need to leave Old Trafford to play regularly.
Chelsea and Tottenham are long-term admirers of Mainoo, while Leeds United are also emerging as new suitors to sign the England international on loan.
Kobbie Mainoo could leave Manchester United before the end of the summer
Kobbie Mainoo warming up for Manchester United (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)
There seems to be a growing possibility for Mainoo to leave United before the end of the summer, though nothing is advanced with any club at the time of writing.
Still, one source stated that Mainoo could “formally request a transfer” in the coming days, whilst multiple sources were able to confirm that the player’s contract talks with the Red Devils had stalled.
It is not yet clear if Chelsea or Spurs will step up their interest in Mainoo as both clubs now seem to be focusing on other targets, but they could be teams to watch if it’s clear the youngster is available.
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Kobbie Mainoo could also move abroad
Mainoo is open to a move abroad, CaughtOffside understands, as this has proven a good step in the development of a number of top English players in recent times.
Jude Bellingham is perhaps the best example of that, but others such as Jadon Sancho and Jamie Gittens have also done well to play more and develop during their younger years by leaving English football.
For now, however, the strongest interest is coming from Leeds as they eye Mainoo on loan, though it remains to be seen if a likely…
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