Man United considering shock Kobbie Mainoo sale with Manchester City interest raised: report

Man United considering shock Kobbie Mainoo sale with Manchester City interest raised: report

Manchester United starlet Kobbie Mainoo could be sacrificed as Ruben Amorim gets ruthless

Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo has an uncertain future at Old Trafford, with the club ready to cash in on him for the right offer.

Mainoo, ranked sixth on the list of the most fascinating adolescents to watch this season, was a shining star throughout Manchester United’s disappointing campaign the previous season.

After scoring in the FA Cup final, the 19-year-old was chosen for Euro 2024 and played for England against Spain in the final.

However, since his breakthrough, United has changed ownership, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the new owner, has made significant changes to the team.

Ratcliffe has overseen a period of austerity since acquiring his boyhood club, which included staff layoffs, the sale of players like Marcus Rashford, and, most recently, the cancellation of the staff Christmas party.

The Mail claims that two additional “crown jewels” are being discussed for sale in Mainoo and Alejandro Garnarcho, indicating that this thrift will continue.

The report states that this is “something the club want to avoid” – but should a big offer come in for Mainoo, it would no doubt be considered.

Over a year ago, it was reported that Manchester City of all clubs were tracking Mainoo, with the wonderkid yet to have started a game nor signed his most recent contract back then.

Whether or not City are still interested remains to be seen – but given recent struggles in their own midfield, they no doubt crave a player of Mainoo’s profile.

There are still other suitors who would sit up at the opportunity to sign the star though, as Real Madrid were said to be interested in April.

it would take a bid of at least £80 million to prise the academy talent away from the club, with another £20m added as a premium – at least – for Premier League sides. As stated by the Mail, though, Mainoo leaving is not at the forefront of the club’s thinking.

The midfielder is valued to be worth €55m by Transfermarkt. United face City this weekend in the Manchester Derby when Premier League action resumes.