Kobbie Mainoo is open to leaving Manchester United and has a ‘preferred’ move in mind as we enter the final days of this summer’s window.
A number of clubs from around Europe have indicated an interest in signing Mainoo, who has been an unused subsitute in United’s opening two Premier League games of the season against Arsenal and Fulham.
According to numerous reports, the player has grown dissatisfied with his bit-part job under Ruben Amorim. Video of a despondent Mainoo departing Craven Cottage on Sunday seems to confirm that the rumors are true.
Which teams are considering the 20-year-old? Longtime supporters Chelsea were strongly linked to a move in May.
According to a recent rumor, Mainoo may be interested in exploring a transfer, and Real Madrid and local rivals Atletico are reportedly keeping an eye on his status in the final days of the transfer market.
‘There is a feeling’ that United would now accept roughly £45 million, or possibly even less, this summer, according to The Athletic, which claims that Mainoo would prefer a move to the continent over a Premier League stay.
According to the article, he has already talked to teammates about the possibility of leaving his boyhood club this summer.
Ruben Amorim explains why Kobbie Mainoo hasn’t played this season
As previously stated, Mainoo has not been utilized as a substitute in either of United’s first two games.
In their 1-1 tie with Fulham at Craven Cottage, Ruben Amorim utilized all five substitutes, but he decided not to start Mainoo, instead substituting Harry Maguire and Ayden Heaven in the closing minutes.
Later on, Amorim would give an explanation for why he chose not to use Mainoo.
“He is fighting for the position now with Bruno (Fernandes),” Amorim said. “And I change to two midfielders, I left Mason Mount there because we want to score a goal, and when I change I felt the team needs to have one holding midfielder near Bruno.”
“So he just needs to fight for the position with Bruno like it should be at Manchester United,” Amorim added.
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